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Red Sox roster moves: Chris Sale activated, rookie lefty sent back
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Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale returns with 4 2/3 perfect innings
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Chris Sale should be the Red Sox closer when he returns
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Red Sox take care of Tigers in Chris Sale's return
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Chris Sale throws live BP, says he is open to any role when he
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The Red Sox are willing to consider Chris Sale in a bullpen role
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Red Sox Reportedly 'Exploring Creative Options' With Chris Sale
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Red Sox's playoff hopes dealt blow with loss of pitcher Chris Sale
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Chris Sale injury update: Red Sox ace leaves start with shoulder
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Chris Sale injury: Red Sox lefty to miss start of season with
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Chris Sale Major League Baseball, News, Scores, Highlights
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Red Sox Chris Sale Can Turn It Around
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Chris Sale delivers confident message about Red Sox pitching staff
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Chris Sale Worcester Red Sox WooSox rehab pitching Boston Scranton
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