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| Andrew Bailey |
The new manager Bobby Valentine met his new closer yesterday when the Red Sox obtained reliever All-Star outfielder Ryan Sweeney and the Oakland Athletics in exchange for Josh Reddick patrol and prospects Miles Head and Raul Alcantara. Bailey gives the Red Sox a reliable arm in the ninth inning to replace Jonathan Papelbon, who emigrated to Philadelphia. The move means that Alfredo Aceves Daniel Bard and come to camp ready to compete as a starter, as Mark Melancon would be the coach.
Bailey, 27, and Rookie of the Year American in 2009, has three saves in four appearances in his career at Fenway Park, where the native environment like New Jersey.
The two-time mark of 0-4 star compiled and effectiveness of 3.24 and 24 saves in 41 innings and two thirds this year, in which he appeared 42 times.
New York Yankees Alex Rodriguez reported that perfectly well after undergoing special treatment on his right knee and left shoulder in Germany earlier this month. The third baseman received 36 years platelet plasma injections, a treatment that was suggested by Kobe Bryant, the star of the Lakers.
The Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Major League Baseball and the World Anti-approved treatment.
Also reported that the Yankees completed the acquisition of lefty reliever Hideki Okajima, 37, with an invitation to spring training.
The Nippon reached out to Boston, but this year was spent in Triple A.
