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Red Sox look for efficiency with revamped medical staff

Anthony DiComo, MLB.com

The Red Sox on Thursday announced a restructuring of their medical staff, which general manager Ben Cherington hopes will solve any inefficiencies within that group.

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Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington said the idea of adding a shortstop is a "back-burner" issue for the team given their other needs.

Anthony DiComo, MLB.com

Another portion of Red Sox manager John Farrell's coaching staff came into focus Thursday, as general manager Ben Cherington announced that Gary Tuck will return as bullpen coach.

Joe McDonald, ESPN.com

The Boston Red Sox are considering former New York Yankees first baseman Tino Martinez for the vacant position of hitting coach, according to an industry source.

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A prominent agent said he expects Boston to be active on the free-agent market this winter because of an expectation that the team will be rebuilt quickly.

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Two team officials both said the Red Sox are not looking to deal the outfielder who has one year left on his contract.

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Red Sox GM Ben Cherington has talked to several teams and to several agents about players, but hasn’t heard any “surprising” names on the trade front.

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Juan Nieves had ample credentials to become the next pitching coach of the Red Sox, having pitched in the major leagues before embarking on an 18-year coaching career with the Yankees and White Sox.