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Chicken Parmanent Vacation: Sox Cut Mirabelli
The current installment of the Doug Mirabelli era was short-lived, as the Red Sox release the catcher only months after signing him to a 1-year deal. Of course, the main question on our minds is: who will back up Jason Varitek this season? There are two serious candidates, neither of whom is a staggering improvement over Mirabelli. 1) Kevin Cash Pro: Nice defensive catcher, handled ...
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Dougie's gone deep for the last time
Red Sox Monster — ... to make sure he got to the game. Nevertheless, it can't come as much of a surprise that Mirabelli was cut by the Red Sox yesterday , likely bringing an end to a career that included a stint as one of the most celebrated backup catchers in baseball. What, think that's an overkill? Perhaps you forget Mirabelli's legendary status. Consider the following: -- At his best, Mirabelli provided decent pop and a reliable glove for Tim Wakefield, including a career best season in 2004 ( ...

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