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08:23 AM ET 02.02 | At a minimum, Lyle Overbay could potentially offer protection for the Red Sox in case Mike Napoli begins experiencing problems related to avascular necrosis, a disease that results in deterioration and possible death of a bone in the hip caused by a lack of blood flow. But the 36-year-old also could serve as a left-handed bat off the bench and a late-inning defensive replacement for Napoli. All along, the Red Sox have been on the lookout for a left-handed hitter capable of playing both first base and left field, a search that is expected to continue throughout spring training even after the deal with Overbay.

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February 2, 2013 08:53 AM ET

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It's very odd to see the Red Sox dumpster diving and the LA teams assimilating all the big contracts and free agents while the Yankees sit on the side lines.

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February 2, 2013 10:37 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:52 AM ET 02.02 by jgb

dude is 36 and hasn't been relevant in years-if he is expected to have a 'major role' that is NOT good

He won't even make the team.

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February 2, 2013 11:28 AM ET

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Originally posted 10:37 AM ET 02.02 by jnorman41

He won't even make the team.

if he becomes tough in the hitting spot,,there would questions about his higher numbers,,did he use peds??

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February 2, 2013 02:29 PM ET

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Originally posted 10:37 AM ET 02.02 by jnorman41

He won't even make the team.

+1. someone is burning weed in the hot stove.

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February 2, 2013 03:23 PM ET

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I seriously doubt he'll ever play a major role on this or any other team.

THE BISHOP!

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February 2, 2013 04:52 PM ET

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Originally posted 03:23 PM ET 02.02 by THE BISHOP!

I seriously doubt he'll ever play a major role on this or any other team.

Yeah, agreed. I just cannot see Overbay saving the Sox season. If Boston is counting heavily on him, we're screwed.

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Harrodsburg, KY

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February 2, 2013 07:30 PM ET

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Originally posted 08:52 AM ET 02.02 by jgb

dude is 36 and hasn't been relevant in years-if he is expected to have a 'major role' that is NOT good

You talking about A-Rod?