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Article: Capsules for the three divisions in the American League.
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- The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, PA)
- Article date:
- March 31, 2007
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Byline: Marc Narducci
In projected order of finish
AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST
Boston Red Sox
Last season: 86-76 (third place).
Manager: Terry Francona (564-570 career record, .497 winning percentage).
Key newcomers: The Red Sox hope to get their $103.1 million worth with the purchase of RHP Daisuke Matsuzaka. Last year's closer, Jonathan Papelbon (35 saves), has changed his mind and will remain in the same role. Added to the bullpen were Brendan Donnelly from California and Joel Pineiro from Seattle. RF J.D. Drew (.283, 20 HRs, 100 RBIs) comes from the Dodgers with a reputation for being brittle. The new double-play combo is free agent Julio Lugo (.278, 13 ...
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