Still, as far as left-handed relievers were concerned, he was still the go-to guy.
Now, however, there is major competition for that position in the Red Sox camp this spring, with multiple new faces having joined the club.
Both Rich Hill and Felix Doubront made their debuts with the Sox last season, and each could again play a major roll in the pen. Hill made just six appearances for a total of four innings last season, but the Boston native didn't allow a single run. Expectations for the 23-year-old Doubront are high, but as he's been nursing a minor injury this spring, we've yet to see him in Fort Myers.
Then, there's Dennys Reyes, a 14-year veteran who hasn't posted a season with an ERA above 4.00 in his last five campaigns. Also receiving a chance is ex-Marlin Andrew Miller, but the 25-year-old has struggled in the spring, allowing three runs in four innings of work.
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