The Sox are busy in trying to make sure they have a bullpen they can depend on. While Saito is up in age, he has 88 career saves and a 1.95 ERA in 180 games. He also had a 2.49 ERA in 45 games last year. So basically he signed a one year deal for $1.5 mil (up to 7 mil in incentives) and the Sox get a reliever on the cheap that could help them out if he stays healthy.
They signed Penny on a one year deal, Baldelli on a one year deal, Kotsay to a one year deal and Smoltz on a one year deal.
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