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A half to forget, Boston Red Sox
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Youkilis hits grand slam, White Sox bounce Yankees, 7-3
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Cardinals sign A.J. Pierzynski to major league deal - MLB Daily Dish
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A.J. Pierzynski: Baseball's Hate Sink
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Red Sox rally to snap skid, beat White Sox 5-4
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Yankees rough up White Sox, Buehrle
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Cardinals Pick Up Pierzynski, Who Gives Them a Lift - The New York Times
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A.J. Pierzynski Released by Boston Red Sox, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Ortiz's walk-off gives Red Sox 3-2 win
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Boston Red Sox still searching for offense - ESPN
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Scouting Reports, 2014 Projections for Boston Red Sox's Pitchers and Catchers, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Red Sox walk off with win over White Sox - The Boston Globe
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A. J. Pierzynski - Wikipedia
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Red Sox cut Pierzynski, call up catching prospect