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Merloni: Red Sox need a backend pitcher to shore up bullpen
Lou Merloni breaks down what he sees as the biggest areas of concern for the Red Sox now that the lockout is finally over. Lou explains why adding a backend reliever will help add flexibility for the entire staff.