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How much longer should Theo/Terry wait before cutting their losses with Embree?

last week. embree generally has a 'dry' spell that lands him on the DL at some point. when he comes back he is effective again (effective for him anyways). it seems that the sox are going to just ride it out. as much as i hate seeing embree warm up and enter the game, as of right now there just isn't much else available. its a sellers market when it comes to even semi effective relievers.

What do you do with Foulke?

Just let him pitch. See above answer I suppose. Just hopefully he pithces his way out of whatever funk he is in. Occasionly you see his fastball back up at 88-89, then the next game its 86 again.

Who should be bumped to the pen when Schill comes back, and in what role?

arroyo. he will be the guy that comes in when the starter just doesn't have it, or has a high pitch count in the 5th or 6th. plus he will be an 'emergency' starter.

Who is available on the trade market?

overpriced dudes more than likely.

What about this kid Hanson?

that's asking an awful lot of a young man. who knows though.

once schilling comes back (when hes 90-95%) the burden on the bullpen will be eased (less innings pitched per week, arroyo)

also, the bullpen has been shaky, but dint be surprised if the sox acquire more offensive power in lieu of pitching. the cost is always lower, and the selection greater.