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Mastrodonato: Red Sox get a steal with Matt Barnes' contract extension
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Husky History No. 21: Matt “Barnsey” Barnes
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First-round pick Matt Barnes promoted to Salem Red Sox
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Boston Red Sox closer Matt Barnes' hot start is not a fluke
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My Story excerpt: Matt Barnes on growing up in CT
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Matt Barnes: Boston Red Sox bullpen 'might not have the names as
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Red Sox sign reliever Matt Barnes to 2-year deal
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Marlins acquire reliever Matt Barnes in trade with Red Sox
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Red Sox' Matt Barnes drops appeal of 4-game suspension for
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Red Sox sign All-Star closer Barnes to 2-year contract extension
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Matt Barnes traded from Boston Red Sox to Miami Marlins
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Matt Barnes assumes a pair of new roles for Red Sox
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