Published 2 years ago

After leaving 'Mass. and Cass,' former Sox minor league pitcher has 'team' helping him toward recovery

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One year ago, Boston officials declared an encampment a public health crisis. At the time, more than 300 people were living on sidewalks, in tents and under makeshift shelters. Mike Spinelli was one of the people living there for about five years. He's one of more than 180 people who have entered permanent housing.

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After leaving 'Mass. and Cass,' former Sox minor league pitcher has 'team' helping him toward recovery

Mike Spinelli's addiction to opioids started more than 20 years ago, after he was injured while pitching for a Red Sox minor league team. He lived on the streets of the 'Mass. and Cass' area of Boston for about five years until he was housed with the help of Eliot Community Human Services in June.

2 years ago·Boston, United States

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