http://espn.go.com/boston/mlb/story/...boston-red-soxBOSTON -- The Boston Red Sox are moving toward acquiring closer Joel Hanrahan from the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to multiple sources. However, one official cautioned that there was "still work to be done."
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Hanrahan saved a total of 76 games over the last two seasons for the Pirates and is a year away from free agency. With incumbent closer Andrew Bailey still a question mark after a season in which he was injured for most of the year, then pitched ineffectively, it makes sense that the Sox would explore bullpen upgrades.
It is unclear what the Pirates would be getting back in return. Pittsburgh has been looking for pitching, primarily starters, but just came to terms with Francisco Liriano.
One major league source said Pittsburgh is seeking a "significant return" for Hanrahan, an All-Star in each of the last two seasons. He earned $4.1 million in 2012 and can expect a significant bump in salary arbitration, to close to $7 million.
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12-22-2012, 01:25 PM #1
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Red Sox acquire Joel Hanrahan; named closer for 2013
Clay Buchholz: 6-0, ERA 1.01 / Jon Lester: 4-0 , 3.11
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12-22-2012, 01:27 PM #2
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Don't like it
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12-22-2012, 01:28 PM #3
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hate it
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12-22-2012, 01:29 PM #4
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meh
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12-22-2012, 01:31 PM #5
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4+ ERA mess here
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12-22-2012, 01:34 PM #6
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"Closers MENTALLY"
Gagne
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Hanrahan
LOAD OF CRAP
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12-22-2012, 01:34 PM #7
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Red Sox close to getting Joel*Hanrahan
If it means just giving up 40 man fodder it would be ok I guess to clear up room.
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12-22-2012, 01:39 PM #8
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i don't mind getting Joel Hanrahan but 1 year rental for a solid prospect? ehh but im praying we get jones also!
Clay Buchholz: 6-0, ERA 1.01 / Jon Lester: 4-0 , 3.11
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12-22-2012, 01:40 PM #9
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This worries me. Cherington overvalues relievers that have been closers. He got burned in both deals last year, I hope hes learned his lesson.
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12-22-2012, 01:44 PM #10
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theres gotta be protection in this deal.
Clay Buchholz: 6-0, ERA 1.01 / Jon Lester: 4-0 , 3.11
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12-22-2012, 01:45 PM #11
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I think Iggy blows and I'd be upset if we gave him up for Hanrahan.
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12-22-2012, 01:49 PM #12
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dat -0.2 fWAR
4.45 FIP
4.28 xFIP
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12-22-2012, 01:49 PM #13
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One of the killer Bs is gone!
Originally Posted by xnick5757
dat -0.2 fWAR
4.45 FIP
4.28 xFIP
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12-22-2012, 02:00 PM #14
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#redsox still talking to #pirates about hanrahan. likely be for multiple players. jose iglesias not in current offerings
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12-22-2012, 02:00 PM #15
I suit up for Rachel..
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Depending on the cost I like the aquisition. Pitching is valuable in all forms.
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