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The news came out yesterday that the Red Sox have reached a one year deal with Alfredo Aceves avoiding an arbitration hearing. Aceves is a relief/starter/”whatever you need from me” pitcher that joined the Red Sox last season after his contract was non-tendered by the Yankees. The deal is worth 1.2 million dollars with $100K in incentives.
I think the Sox should be happy they didn’t go to a hearing with Aceves because I imagine he might do quite well. He filled so many roles for them last season and was a big piece of whatever success they had. He’s a relief pitcher and not a closer, so he’s not going to be making the big bucks (by baseball standards), but I could see him winning the hearing. Honestly, I was shocked the Yankees let him go last season. I know he had some injuries and there was a rumbling about his attitude and “unique way of doing things” however when he is healthy, he is valuable to the team. Their loss, our gain.
Now the only player left for the Sox is David Ortiz. He is headed to an arbitration hearing if they don’t work something out and soon. Papi might be someone else who does well in a hearing. He had a great season last year. Hmm, time will tell. My feeling is that right before the hearing the Sox will sign a deal with Papi.
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