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Red Sox sign closer Koji Uehara for 2 years
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Koji Uehara, ex-Boston Red Sox closer, announces retirement
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Red Sox closer Koji Uehara's 2014 option vests - Over the Monster
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David Ortiz rescues Koji Uehara, Red Sox – Boston Herald
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Series MVP was last choice for Sox as closer
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Cubs Sign Koji Uehara - MLB Trade Rumors
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Uehara wasn't Sox first choice as closer
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Is Koji Uehara struggling with his workload? - The Boston Globe
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Uehara the last choice for Boston Red Sox as closer
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Red Sox expect closer Koji Uehara to be ready for Monday's home opener
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The Closer: Not Quite as Important as You Think - The New York Times