Theo Epstein and his former mentor, Kevin Towers , routinely exchange e-mails and phone calls, most social, some business. A round of business exchanges began about a week ago and intensified after Thursday's game, in which Josh Bard allowed four passed balls. (Full article: 1472 words)

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