Boston Herald CHICAGO — Andrew Bailey has two roles with the Red Sox.That’s one too many.As of yesterday, he returned to being the closer — for the fourth time.The moment also marked the return of the most mysterious man on the Red Sox roster.That’s no reflection on Bailey’s personality, which is as sunny, cooperative, good-humored and helpful as anyone in that clubby clubhouse.The mystery with Bailey is that nobody has any idea how long he can stay healthy.
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The Republican CHICAGO — With Andrew Bailey and Joel Hanrahan both down, the Red Sox bullpen didn't flounder.
Boston Red Sox May 20, 2013Boston Globe CHICAGO (AP) — The Boston Red Sox have activated relief pitcher Andrew Bailey from the 15-day disabled list before their game Monday against the Chicago White Sox.
Boston Red Sox May 20, 2013Full Count | WEEI In a confirmation of what they’d been suggesting for several days, the Red Sox announced that right-hander Andrew Bailey has been activated from the 15-day disabled list. To clear a spot on the big league roster for the closer, right-hander Jose De La Torre was optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket following Sunday’s game against the Twins. [...]
Boston Red Sox May 20, 2013Clubhouse Insider | Boston Herald CHICAGO -- After missing the past two games with soreness in his back, shortstop Stephen Drew has returned to the Red Sox' lineup for tonight's series opener against the White Sox.Here's the batting order against White Sox right-hander Dylan Axelrod (1-3, 4.27 ERA):CF EllsburyRF Victorino2B PedroiaDH Ortiz1B NapoliLF Nava3B MiddlebrooksSS DrewC Saltalamacchia---LHP Jon Lester (6-0, 2.72 ERA)
Boston Red Sox May 20, 2013CBSSports.com Fantasy The Red Sox do not want to use reliever Andrew Bailey on back-to-back days as he only just came off the disabled list, MassLive.com reports. Bailey was on the shelf with a biceps injury and was activated earlier Monday.
May 20, 2013CBSSports.com Fantasy The Red Sox optioned reliever Jose De La Torre to Triple-A Pawtucket Monday to clear a roster spot for Andrew Bailey, who came off the 15-day disabled list. De La Torre had a 9.00 ERA in two relief outings for Boston.
May 20, 2013CBSSports.com Fantasy The Red Sox activated reliever Andrew Bailey (biceps) off the 15-day disabled list Monday. Bailey made one rehab appearance for Triple-A Pawtucket Saturday, allowing a run on two hits and striking out two in an inning.
May 20, 2013Red Sox Blog | Providence Journal By Tim BrittonCHICAGO -- The bullpen has its closer back. Andrew Bailey was officially activated on Monday, restoring the biggest piece to the Red Sox reliever puzzle. "I feel 100 percent, ready to go," Bailey said. "If there were any issues I wouldn't be here. That's behind me." Bailey hasn't pitched for the Red Sox since April 28 because of inflammation in his right biceps. "He makes our bullpen better," manager John Farrell said. "Everyone will slot back in to a similar role that they've had when Andrew was still with us before the injury." Farrell said he would like to stay away from ...
Boston Red Sox May 20, 2013Boston Globe The Red Sox, as expected, activated Andrew Bailey off the disabled list today. Righthander Jose De La Torre was optioned back to Triple A Pawtucket.
Boston Red Sox May 20, 2013KFFL The Boston Red Sox activated RP Andrew Bailey (biceps) from the 15-day disabled list Monday, ...
May 20, 2013Boston Red Sox Blog | ESPN Boston CHICAGO -- Red Sox reliever Andrew Bailey, who was activated Monday after being out since April 28 with biceps tendinitis, said Monday he “feels as good today as I did day one” and looks forward to returning to closing for the Sox. Bailey said he first experienced discomfort April 29, the day after facing the Astros in Fenway Park, and the Sox elected to shut him down at that time. He made a rehab appearance for Triple-A Pawtucket on Saturday, giving up a couple of hits, including a home run, while striking out two.
Boston Red Sox May 20, 2013Extra Bases | Boston Globe The Red Sox, as expected, activated Andrew Bailey off the disabled list today. Righthander Jose De La Torre was optioned back to Triple A Pawtucket.
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The Republican Included in today's Red Sox roundup: More Sox injury updates, addressing the quagmire at the back end of the rotation and a Sox prospect tries to get a knuckleball working.
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The Republican MINNEAPOLIS — The Red Sox have optioned reliever Jose De La Torre to Triple-A Pawtucket, likely making way for closer Andrew Bailey who should be activated ahead of Monday night's game against the White Sox in Chicago.
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