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It's Too Early for the Boston Red Sox to Bench A.J. Pierzynski, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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How important is pitch framing?
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How much can Christian Vazquez help Red Sox pitching? - The Boston Globe
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Boston Red Sox catcher competition: Blake Swihart batting .400 with 2 doubles, Christian Vazquez having his 'best' spring training
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Red Sox may hope Christian Vazquez is the next Roberto Perez
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Catching competition heats up
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Boston Red Sox catcher competition: Blake Swihart batting .400 with 2 doubles, Christian Vazquez having his 'best' spring training
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Blake Swihart feeling more comfortable behind the plate - The Boston Globe