Sox sign two veteran relievers to ML deals

The Red Sox signed veteran relievers RHP Dan Kolb and RHP Dan Miceli to minor league deals Tuesday. Kolb, 32, made a name for himself saving saving 60 games in Milwaukee with a 2.55 ERA over 2003-2004, but after declining performances spent the bulk of 2007 at AAA Indianapolis (Pirates) going 2-1 with a 3.15 ERA in 18 appearances (19 H, 7 ER, 9 BB/16 K, 20 IP), and pitching three innings with the Pirates (3 H, 3 ER, 2 BB/16 K). Miceli, 37, last toed the mound for Tampa Bay in 2006 (he spent 2007 out of baseball by choice), compiling a 1-2 record with an 3.94 ERA in 33 appearances, allowing 14 ER on 25 hits over 32 IP, walking 20 and striking out 18. Both will provide veteran depth at Pawtucket. The team also announced the signings of RHP Miguel Asencio, RHP David Thorne, C Steve Torrealba and OF Rich Thompson.

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