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AZTarHeel · 04-15-2004, 05:34 AM

Red Sox trade for bullpen help
Prospect shipped to Anaheim after relievers blow another lead

Boston Globe * April 28, 2004

It didn't take long for Boston to get some bullpen help.

After watching the Red Sox's pen blow another chance for a win, this time to Tampa Bay in the eighth and ninth innings on Monday, Boston management pulled the trigger on the first trade of the regular season.

The Sox pick up RHP Brendan Donnelly from Anaheim in exchange for outfield prospect David Murphy, 22, who had been playing for Boston's Single A club.

Donnelly started the season on the DL for Anaheim and has only pitched in 1 1/3 innings. He has allowed just one hit.

"Our scouts really like Brendan," said manager Terry Francona. "He's a five-star guy in our book. We wanted him because he can get lefties and righties out and doesn't have the propensity to give up walks like we've seen here so far. He should see a lot of innings for us."

Donnelly is expected to be in uniform when Boston takes on Tampa Bay tonight. LHP Scott Sauerbeck, one of the goat's in last night's 7-6 loss to Tampa Bay, has been sent down to AAA Pawtucket. He leaves with an ERA over 8.00.

While trying to win it all this year made the move necessary, according to Francona, Boston may regret trading Murphy some time in the future. He was one of the top players in an already thin Boston farm system.

The latest bullpen collapse once again left starter Curt Schilling without a decision. Schilling trailed 4-2 when he exited in the seventh, but Boston evened the score in the bottom of the frame after a solo HR by Kevin Millar and an RBI double by Bill Mueller.

But in the eighth, Alan Embree gave up two straight hits and a run. Nomar Garciaparra evened it up at 5-5 with his solo HR in the bottom of the eight.

But again, Boston relievers couldn't keep the Rays off the board. Sauerbeck walked two batters and runners advanced on a passed ball. Closer Keith Foulke came in with the bases loaded and promptly gave up a single to Geoff Blum. Tampa finished with 17 hits.

"We hope Donnelly joining us will cut down on finishes like this," Francona said as Boston fell to 13-8...

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AZTarHeel All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,488 Thanks: 9 Thanked 9x in 8 posts	Red Sox trade for bullpen help Prospect shipped to Anaheim after relievers blow another lead Boston Globe April 28, 2004* It didn't take long for Boston to get some bullpen help. After watching the Red Sox's pen blow another chance for a win, this time to Tampa Bay in the eighth and ninth innings on Monday, Boston management pulled the trigger on the first trade of the regular season. The Sox pick up RHP Brendan Donnelly from Anaheim in exchange for outfield prospect David Murphy, 22, who had been playing for Boston's Single A club. Donnelly started the season on the DL for Anaheim and has only pitched in 1 1/3 innings. He has allowed just one hit. "Our scouts really like Brendan," said manager Terry Francona. "He's a five-star guy in our book. We wanted him because he can get lefties and righties out and doesn't have the propensity to give up walks like we've seen here so far. He should see a lot of innings for us." Donnelly is expected to be in uniform when Boston takes on Tampa Bay tonight. LHP Scott Sauerbeck, one of the goat's in last night's 7-6 loss to Tampa Bay, has been sent down to AAA Pawtucket. He leaves with an ERA over 8.00. While trying to win it all this year made the move necessary, according to Francona, Boston may regret trading Murphy some time in the future. He was one of the top players in an already thin Boston farm system. The latest bullpen collapse once again left starter Curt Schilling without a decision. Schilling trailed 4-2 when he exited in the seventh, but Boston evened the score in the bottom of the frame after a solo HR by Kevin Millar and an RBI double by Bill Mueller. But in the eighth, Alan Embree gave up two straight hits and a run. Nomar Garciaparra evened it up at 5-5 with his solo HR in the bottom of the eight. But again, Boston relievers couldn't keep the Rays off the board. Sauerbeck walked two batters and runners advanced on a passed ball. Closer Keith Foulke came in with the bases loaded and promptly gave up a single to Geoff Blum. Tampa finished with 17 hits. "We hope Donnelly joining us will cut down on finishes like this," Francona said as Boston fell to 13-8...