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As Red Sox rebuild bullpen, pitcher options offer real flexibility
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Pitching With A Monkey's Paw: Chris Sale And A Risky Red Sox
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With Chris Sale and Tanner Houck, is the Red Sox' rotation
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Being Optimistic
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Red Sox make it 6 in a row: Kutter Crawford 'back in the groove
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Chris Sale should be the Red Sox closer when he returns
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Alex Cora reveals new date for Tanner Houck's return to Red Sox
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James Paxton and 4 relievers combine for 7-hit shutout as Red Sox
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The Red Sox should give Tanner Houck the opportunity to close games
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Finally secure in Red Sox rotation, Tanner Houck dreams of being a
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Tanner Houck Makes Case To Stay In Red Sox Pitching Rotation
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Red Sox announce when Chris Sale will return, make Fenway start
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Red Sox demote struggling Kluber to bullpen, Houck remains in rotation