Scott Carson kicks around the idea of the Blue Jays going after Papelbon.
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This is where I think new manager Farrell might have his first impact. The Red Sox already have a closer-in-waiting in Daniel Bard. That may mean that Jonathan Papelbon could be had and with the relationship that Farrell forged with the pitcher as a coach I see this as a possibility. It will come at a cost of prospects, and Papelbon isn`t exactly cheap (arbitration-eligible, $9.35 million salary in `10). But he`s just the type of closer that the Jays will need, moving forward, if they are to contend long-term. Another possibility could be White Sox closer Bobby Jenks, who has fallen out of favour on the south side of Chicago despite averaging 33 saves over his last five seasons. Or perhaps Royals closer Joakim Soria, coming off a 43-save season but on a team continuing to rebuild and looking to add parts.
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