I could be wrong, but from watching them, and from what other Sox fans say, I don't think they really trust anyone in that bullpen beside Okajima, Papelbon, and Delcarmen. Is Buckholz even going to be on the playoff roster?
All I'm saying is that the Sox have gotten two insane seasons from two relief pitchers, with nothing much else in the pen. Take away one and that bullpen isn't so lights out.