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    And together they're proof that the team's overall bullpen ERA of 4.49 is deceiving because they figure to get the bulk of the relieving opportunities in the postseason along with converted starter Ervin Santana. "I think we feel really good about Kevin Jepsen, Jason Bulger and Darren Oliver getting us to a point when Brian Fuentes can close it out on the back end ... If our starters are able to get to a point of a game, we'll be fine." And that confidence is shared by the relievers, too, as they feel they can shut down the high-powered Red Sox lineup in the ALDS. Full Article at MLB.com
    I think we feel really good about Kevin Jepsen, Jason Bulger and Darren Oliver getting us to a point when Brian Fuentes can close it out on the back end ... If our starters are able to get to a point of a game, we'll be fine.
    Mike Scioscia – Mike Scioscia SOURCE: MLB.com 2 months ago
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Fuentes set to thrive in playoff surroundings
  1. It's nice, especially because so many guys never make it to the playoffs ... So to make it two times in three years is definitely a luxury. It was one of the big reasons why I signed here. I knew they were competitive and had a chance to make it to the postseason every year.
    SOURCE: MLB.com 2 months ago
  2. We're real confident as a group we can get it done ... The starters have been throwing great as of late, which has minimized our workload and that's always good. We're just going to bridge the gap and get the ball to Fuentes in the ninth.
    – Kevin Jepsen SOURCE: MLB.com 2 months ago
  3. He had a great year ... All year all we've been trying to do is get the ball into his hand. We know once he gets the ball we know he's going to close it out.
    – Kevin Jepsen SOURCE: MLB.com 2 months ago
  4. I don't even think about the past, I only worry about the future
    SOURCE: MLB.com 2 months ago
  5. It's definitely helps I've been there before but even my first time I wasn't intimidated ... I wasn't that way in the World Series or in the postseason so for me it's just about going out there and competing to the best of my ability.
    SOURCE: MLB.com 2 months ago

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