December 2011
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Red Sox acquire RHP Andrew Bailey straight up for...
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The Boston Red Sox upgraded its bullpen the cheap way, sending a replacement level, platoon-type outfielder for a two-time all star closer.
The Red Sox acquired closer Andrew Bailey from the Oakland A’s for outfielder Josh Reddick, straight up. Suddenly, one of the glaring weaknesses that led to the biggest September collapse in baseball history has been converted into a...
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Punto joins Red Sox as club bolsters bench
(via mlb.com)
BOSTON — The Red Sox, suddenly busy after a quiet couple of weeks, bolstered their bench by agreeing to terms with utility infielder Nick Punto on a two-year, $3 million contract that is pending a physical, a source confirmed.
CBSSports.com’s Jon Heyman was first to report that Boston had reached an agreement with Punto, who is fresh off winning the World Series as...
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Sox trade Lowrie for Astros hurler Melancon
(via the globe)
The Red Sox have made a significant addition to their bullpen, acquiring righthanded reliever Mark Melancon from the Astros for infielder Jed Lowrie and reliever Kyle Weiland.
Melancon, a hard-throwing 26-year-old had a 2.78 earned run average and 20 saves in 74.1 innings for Houston last season. He struck out 66 and walked 26.
His numbers suggest he could serve as the...
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