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Fast forward to 2023 and the deal almost instantly became a problem after Conklin tore both the ACL and MCL in his left knee during the Browns season opener. The team was now set to pay a nearing 30-year-old tackle, coming off two serious knee surgeries in a three year span more than $28 million in guaranteed money over the next four years. Making the decision even more complicated was the unexpected emergence of Conklin’s replacement for the remainder of the season, rookie Dawand Jones. On one hand, nobody expected Jones – a fifth-round pick – to burst onto the scene so quickly. But after taking over for Conklin in Week 1, it became evident pretty early on that he was capable of holding his own as
This winter, the Boston Red Sox have concentrated on two areas of need: acquiring a right-handed hitter with versatility in his position and starting pitching.
Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow hasn’t addressed the latte issue, but he has brought in right-hander Lucas Giolito to help with the former.
Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported on Thursday that “two big market teams that have expressed interest in veteran reliever Ryne Stanek are the (Chicago) Cubs and Red Sox.”
In 50 2/3 innings last season, Stanek recorded a 4.09 ERA, a 51-to-21 strikeout-to-walk ratio, a.221 batting average against, and a 1.24 WHIP.
For a Red Sox team where the front of the bullpen is unclear, that kind of output would be appreciated. But his previous year’s performances are on par with the greatest bullpen seasons in living memory.
