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The Associated Press

The Tampa Tribune

Published: October 7, 2008

BOSTON - Justin Masterson could be a valuable member of Boston's starting rotation in the future. He could be a strong option in the Red Sox bullpen.

For Boston manager Terry Francona, it's a nice dilemma to have.

"I think we see him as a good pitcher," Francona said before the Red Sox hosted the Los Angeles Angels in Game 4 of their AL Division Series on Monday night. "I think he could start. He's already proven that to some extent in the major leagues even though it's been a small sample size."

In his first major-league start on April 24, Masterson allowed one run and two hits in six innings of a 7-5 loss to the Angels. The right-hander faced that same team Sunday night in the postseason and threw a 96 mph fastball past Vladimir Guerrero for an inning-ending strikeout with a runner on first and the game tied in the eighth.

The Associated Press

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