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In a surprising move, the Red Sox have promoted Daniel Bard to the big club.  To make room for Bard, the Red Sox designated Javier Lopez for assignment.

You could tell the Red Sox were ready to make a move on Lopez as they have been using him quite a bit in hopes he turn his season around, but he just couldn't get anyone out this year and with Bard mowing them down in AAA, they made the move.

This move also puts some pressure on Jonathan Papelbon.  Papelbon hasn't been able to work out a long-term deal with the Red Sox and has been making his outings a bit more interesting than one would want so far in 2009.

I don't know if Bard has the make-up to handle 9th inning duty, but he'll likely be given the occasional try.

Sad news on the passing of Dom DiMaggio.  He was from my grandfather's generation and his loss sort of makes those days seem farther away in the rear view mirror.  I think had DiMaggio not missed 3 full seasons in his prime to WWII, he'd have had a legit shot at the Hall of Fame.

Also, best of luck to Jerry Remy in his recovery.  He has some of the best insight in all of baseball.