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Matt Barnes thriving in Red Sox closer role
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Mastrodonato: Without a closer, Red Sox' mix-and-match bullpen
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Bethel's Matt Barnes adjusting well to new role as Boston Red Sox
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Boston Red Sox comfortable with in-house candidates like Ryan
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Red Sox, Marlins Swap Matt Barnes For Richard Bleier - MLB Trade
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Which Boston Red Sox reliever should be trusted in the closer role?
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Matt Barnes thriving in Red Sox closer role
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Contemplating Red Sox' Trade Deadline Options – Prime Time Sports Talk
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Could closer become a two-man job for the Red Sox? - The Boston Globe
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Matt Barnes potential Red Sox closer for 2022
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Alex Cora: 'No rush' to name Matt Barnes or Adam Ottavino as Red