Takashi Saito, a set-up man, & Mark Kotsay, a versatile performer through the end of 2008, were added to the Red Sox roster this week.
Saito has a nasty breaking ball & looks to rebound from an elbow injury in 2008. The Sox have an option with him for 2010 as well. Saito joins Ramirez as an additional bullpen arm.
Kotsay joined the Sox in mid-season last year & showed a lot of versatility in the outfield (mostly RF) & at first base. He will be a left-handed bat off the bench to compliment Baldelli from the right side.
You only need to look at the Tampa Bay Rays to see that money isn't a cure-all for winning the AL pennant. Yankees spent big on 3 players. Red Sox went with safety in numbers & spent low. We'll see if either the Yankees or Red Sox did enough to displace the Rays.
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