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August 18, 2006

Jason Johnson designated to make room for Foulke

The Red Sox have activated former closer Keith Foulke and designated starter Jason Johnson for assignment. Johnson got the loss today for the Sox against the Yankees, his eighth consecutive losing decision, stretching back to before he came to Boston. Johnson is now 3-12 on the season with the Red Sox and Cleveland.

Foulke has been disabled since June 13 with elbow problems. At his best, Foulke can be tough on left-handed hitters, which the Red Sox need, since they have no lefties currently in the bullpen.

Posted by Mike McDermott at 6:48 PM | Permalink

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jason johnson needs to hope that someone will pick him up so that he can get a couple of minor league starts in before the triple A season ends. if he does and can throw fairly well he might get an invitation to some team's spring training camp in february.

charlie | August 18, 2006 10:27 PM link

Give foulke the chance he deserves. Jason Johnson wasn't on all those other teams for nothing.

pj | August 18, 2006 11:25 PM link