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Matt Barnes didn’t expect to leave the Red Sox, but he’s ready for a fresh start in Miami

“I’m incredibly thankful for everything that they’ve given me and the opportunities that they’ve given me,” Barnes said. “We did a lot of really, really good things in that city.”
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Matt Barnes is gone, but the Red Sox salvage another reliever in a trade with the Marlins

Lefthander Richard Bleier is coming back in the deal, but Boston also had to designate pitching prospect Franklin German in the process.
AROUND THE HORN | STARTING ROTATION

Yes, the Red Sox have some depth in the rotation. But will they be able to rely on it?

There are seven candidates — Chris Sale, James Paxton, Nick Pivetta, Tanner Houck, Brayan Bello, Garrett Whitlock, and Corey Kluber — for five spots in the starting rotation.
Peter Abraham | Sunday baseball notes

With Matt Barnes being designated for assignment, Rafael Devers is one of the few champs remaining on Red Sox

Barnes leaves the Red Sox third in team history with 429 appearances and with a World Series ring.

Red Sox Notebook
Bianca Smith, the first Black woman hired as a coach by an MLB team, leaves Red Sox organization
Katie Krall, who was a development coach for Portland, also left. Both declined offers from the Red Sox and will pursue other opportunities.

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Would the Red Sox consider long-term deals for Brayan Bello and Triston Casas?
There obviously would be risk, but there also is danger in waiting, as the Red Sox learned with Mookie Betts and Xander Bogaerts.

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New Red Sox outfielder Adam Duvall looks well-suited to Fenway Park, both with his bat and his glove

An overall plus defender and a lefty that likes to pull the ball profiles well in Boston.
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Six things to know about new Red Sox infielder Adalberto Mondesí, a sharp defender with a famous father

The 27-year-old has spent his entire career in Kansas City after getting signed out of the Dominican Republic in 2011. He made his big-league debut in the 2015 World Series when he was 19.
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Newly acquired infielder Adalberto Mondesí gives Red Sox flexibility, speed, and top-notch defense

Mondesi is an elite defensive shortstop but a below-average hitter. He gives the Red Sox a run-prevention option while Trevor Story recovers from elbow surgery.
PETER ABRAHAM | ON BASEBALL

Newly elected Hall of Famer Scott Rolen benefits from a voting process that has changed

In his first year on the Hall of Fame ballot, Rolen received only 10.2 percent of the vote with 75 the target number. Five years and evolving evaluations later, he's in.
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Red Sox designate reliever Matt Barnes for assignment, clearing spot for outfielder Adam Duvall

The 32-year-old Barnes, a former All-Star, struggled last season, posting a 4.31 ERA with eight saves.
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Scott Rolen the lone former player voted into Hall of Fame by baseball writers for 2023

The former third baseman received 76.3 percent of votes from the BBWAA, narrowly surpassing the 75 percent required for election.
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Terry Francona’s scooter stolen in Cleveland

Francona has used the scooter, which was parked outside his residence, for his short commute to Progressive Field in recent years.
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With new rules in play, infielder David Hamilton quick to grab Red Sox’ attention

The 25-year-old infielder stole 70 bases in 78 attempts for Double A Portland last season, a Red Sox minor league record.
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At Winter Weekend, Red Sox management heard the boos — but will they listen?

The most devoted segment of the fan base made their displeasure known, which at least demonstrates that they still care.
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Single-game Red Sox tickets for March through early June go on sale Friday

The promotional/giveaway schedule for the first part of the season also has been announced.
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Red Sox bring in help in an attempt to bolster offensively and defensively challenged outfield

Improvement project includes signings of Masataka Yoshida and Adam Duvall, while Kiké Hernández will likely be lost to the infield.
Red Sox notebook

A month ago, Trevor Story was excited to be the Red Sox’ shortstop. Then he felt a tingling sensation in his elbow.

“I was surprised because I was feeling good, feeling really good,” Story said.

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Vinnie Pasquarosa celebrates 16th birthday in style with winning goal for Franklin boys’ hockey in OT nonleague win vs. Archbishop Williams

Pasquarosa fired a game-winning snipe to the top left corner of the net, fueling a 4-3 nonleague win for the 11th-ranked Panthers at Pirelli Veterans Arena.