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BOSTON -- All things, even the Chicago Cubs centurylong title drought, must end. But sometimes it feels as though Clay Buchholz will pitch for the Boston Red Sox forever.Buchholz will have his $13.5 million team option for 2017 picked up, the Red Sox announced Thursday, five days before the deadline to make a decision on their longest-tenured pitcher. Although the move doesnt preclude the Sox from trading Buchholz, the expedience with which it was made underscores the veteran right-handers renewed value to the organization.Four months ago, Buchholz had a 5.91 ERA and no role on the pitching staff. But the Red Sox resisted the temptation to trade or release him, and after knuckleballer Steven Wright injured his right shoulder in early August, Buchholz stepped back in, went 4-0 with a 2.98 ERA in his final eight regular-season starts and even started an elimination game in the division series against the Cleveland Indians.We always felt he was a good pitcher, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said late in the season. He didnt get a real good start to the year, but Ive seen guys have tough times but you still know they have ability. We always thought that at some point the depth you have on the pitching staff was going to be important.In a nutshell, that explains why it was a relative no-brainer for the Red Sox to pick up Buchholzs option.Even without Buchholz, the Sox have five proven major league starters: David Price, Rick Porcello, Eduardo Rodriguez, Drew Pomeranz and Wright. Beyond that, though, the ranks become thin, with lefties Henry Owens, Brian Johnson and Roenis Elias representing the best depth options at Triple-A.But retaining the rights to Buchholz also could allow the Red Sox to fill another need by trading one of their veteran starters. Last year, they picked up Buchholzs option for $13 million, then dealt lefty Wade Miley to the Seattle Mariners in December for reliever Carson Smith and Elias.Buchholz, 32, has a 3.96 ERA and 109 ERA-plus in a 10-year big league career that has featured more ups and downs than an elevator, especially since he signed a four-year, $29.945 million contract extension with two team options in 2011. But in a free-agent market that lacks appealing starting pitching options, he likely would have gotten more than a one-year, $13.5 million deal. This year, 27 pitchers made at least $13.5 million, including C.J. Wilson (3.74 career ERA, 110 ERA-plus), Brett Anderson (3.86, 105), Scott Kazmir (4.01, 104), Francisco Liriano (4.05, 100) and John Danks (4.38, 98).When I signed that deal, I knew what it was going to be like, Buchholz said in September. Its not like Im going to not go to spring training or hold out or anything. I feel like one [more] year is just another year. If Im healthy next year, Im going to be healthy the year after that. Im here until they tell me Im not.The Red Sox made a few other moves Thursday, declining their $3.75 million option on backup catcher Ryan Hanigan, who will instead receive an $800,000 buyout. Also, as a formality, the Sox exercised a $16 million option on David Ortiz, although they still fully expect the iconic slugger to retire.In procedural moves, third baseman Pablo Sandoval, catcher/left fielder Blake Swihart and relievers Carson Smith and Brandon Workman were reinstated from the 60-day disabled list. 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Miller reached right to deflect Mikhail Grabovskis attempt with just over 2 minutes remaining in regulation, and then made two more saves in the shootout Sunday to give the Sabres a 2-1 win over the Washington Capitals.Claudio Ranieris unbelievable work has everyone rooting for Leicester to win the title, according to one of his former players. The Foxes are top of the Premier League table, two points clear of nearest rivals Tottenham and Arsenal, with 12 games remaining this season.And former goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini - who played under Ranieri at Chelsea - says his Italian compatriot has transformed a side that were rooted at the bottom of the table this time last year. Cudicini told Sky Sports: Claudio Ranieri? Wow. Who hasnt been impressed with what he has done this season?Hes done a fantastic job by transforming a team that almost went down last year into one that is challenging for the title. It is crazy what is happening at Leicester. The team is fantastic. Claudio Ranieri has done an absolutely unbelievable job, Cudicini says But you cannot understate the work he is doing. It is absolutely unbelievable and I guess everyone in the country is supporting Leicester.Ranieris spell at Chelsea lasted a little less than four years before the Italian made way for Jose Mourinho, 11 months after Roman Abramovichs purchase of the club. Cudicini is now a Chelsea club ambassador The 64-year-old went on to manage clubs including Valencia, Juventus and Roma but Cudicini says Ranieris first taste of English football has proved invaluable.You must not forget he is a manager with fantastic experience. Hes managed in Spain, Italy and England and he has managed some really important clubs. Ranieris side are topp of the league He has great experience and I think his years managing here at Chelsea were very important in helping him to understand English football.dddddddddddd It has made things much easier for him now. I cannot put my finger exactly on what he is doing right but whatever it is, it is definitely working. Cudicini on Ranieri I cannot put my finger exactly on what he is doing right but whatever it is, it is definitely working. Im really pleased he is doing so well at Leicester. Cudicini made 191 appearances in almost 10 years with Chelsea Cudicini, who is currently undertaking his coaching badges with the Irish Football Association, is a club ambassador for Chelsea, where he spent almost 10 years making 191 appearances for the club.He was speaking at a star-studded fundraising dinner hosted at Stamford Bridge for the inclusion and diversity campaign Kick It Out, attended by guests including FA chief executive Martin Glenn, Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo and former Arsenal chairman David Dein.It has been a great night., Cudicini added. It was good to see a lot of old faces and its been great to increase my own awareness of what is going on.This is a really good cause and it is great that I am able to support the work that Kick It Out are doing. Also See: Leicester video Leicester stats Leicester stats Get a free ￡10 bet Chelsea video Chelsea fixtures Chelsea stats Get a free ￡10 bet ' ' '