The Red Sox pulled the trigger on a deal that brings a potential closer to town. Mark Melancon, the Astros closer for most of last season, is traded to the Red Sox in exchange for Jed Lowrie & Kyle Weiland.
Melancon was 20 of 25 in saves for Houston last year. He fits the bill for a reasonably priced closer that the Sox needed to find. At worst he can be a 7th or 8th inning guy if Bard moves into the closer role. Melancon was previously with the Yankees & has a little experience against the AL East.
Lowrie has always had the tools, but consistent injuries have kept him off the field more than on. Weiland has good stuff, but he seemed rushed to the big leagues last year & out of his comfort zone at this point in his career.
Along with Shoppach, I think Melancon is another good signing by Ben.
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