Avoiding a long-standing problem best exemplified by employing multiple Nixons over the years, the Red Sox caught a break as the Mets signed Taylor Buchholz (AKA Buchholz The Lesser) to a contract.
At various times the Red Sox had the following Nixons under contract: Willard, Russ, Otis, and Trot. The nightmare of having two Buchholzes on the same roster would have created far too much confusion for the average fan. Thank you, Sandy Alderson.