Once a key cog off the bench for the 2007 World Series Champion Red Sox, Bobby Kielty has had trouble finding work. Out of the league since 2007, Kielty will apparently try anything to revive his once-promising career. He apparently plans on pitching, and is dead serious.
He told MLBTradeRumors.com that he hopes to be a right-handed bat off the bench and to eat up some relief innings if necessary. Apparently, Kielty threw bullpen sessions last year for the Mets and has also thrown for the A’s. According to MLBTR’s Tim Dierkes via Twitter, Kielty’s slider “is pretty good.” Combine that with a fastball, and you have the makings of a potential major league reliever.
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