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March 17, 2008
Reliever Craig Hansen was optioned to Pawtucket following today's game. Francona said he wanted to see the hard-throwing right-hander pitch again this spring because pitching coach John Farrell has been very impressed with Hansen’s mound presence.
“We’ve got a kid who has had his ups and downs,” said Francona. “We think the ups are on their way. . . He’s going to be the Manny Delcarmen of this year; he’ll go back do great and then come back and help us.”
Hansen took the news rather well today.
“They told me they were proud of what I did this spring training,” Hansen said. “I came in here ready to compete, and they were proud of that. When I get to minor-league camp I just need to continue what I’ve been doing.”
Also optioned to Pawtucket was catcher George Kottaras, infielder/outfielder Chris Carter, and pitcher Lincoln Holdzkom.
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