Re: Official Hot Stove League Red Sox Thread
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Can we pencil Papelbon in as a starter?
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Most of the opinions that I've heard on this issue seem to take it as a foregone conclusion that Papelbon starts next year. I'm little bit concerned about this, however. I know that he's not exactly a young guy and may have passed the age where injuries are an overwhelming concern, but I'm very, very worried about any plan that has him throwing 200+ innings next year. I like the idea of bringing Arroyo back as a starter to begin the year, with Papelbon in the bullpen to start the year, then flipping them after a bit. I would shoot for about 180 innings pitched by Papelbon.
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Who's gonna be 3rd? Youk?
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Either Youk is starting at 3rd next year or he's traded. In my opinion it would be a mistake to bring back Mueller. Mueller is a nice player but he really wore down at the end of the year and I'd like to see a younger, cheaper player at 3rd. Youks tore it up in Pawtucket this year; give him a shot.
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