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Red Sox: Adam Ottavino carries risk but is well worth the shot
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The Red Sox certainly overachieved, and they left us wanting more again
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Adam Ottavino gives his reaction on being traded to the Red Sox
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Boston Red Sox's Adam Ottavino gave blessing for Matt Barnes to be team's closer: 'I didn't really want to cause any waves'
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NY Mets News: Harsh Adam Ottavino quote proves the players are self-aware
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Boston Red Sox's Adam Ottavino said he'd strike out Babe Ruth, but how about Ted Williams? 'I feel like I would do just fine'
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Preston Hartsell Stats & Scouting Report — College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America
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The Red Sox certainly overachieved, and they left us wanting more again
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Nolan Ryan Stats & Scouting Report — College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America
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2022-23 Top 50 Free Agents With Predictions - MLB Trade Rumors
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Yoelqui Cespedes Stats & Scouting Report — College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America
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Boston Red Sox's Adam Ottavino solid in spring debut as he battles for closer role: 'It's something I'd definitely embrace'
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Red Sox Notes: Adam Ottavino Had 'Out-Of-Body' Experience After Crowd Uproar
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I want all the spirits that are in here to favor me.' How Adam Ottavino uses Earthing to help him focus on pitching - The Boston Globe
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