12/28/11 RED SOX GET ANDREW BAILEY & RYAN SWEENEY FROM OAKLAND: "Boston has reportedly acquired reliever Andrew Bailey and outfielder Ryan Sweeney from the Oakland A's in a deal that is sending right fielder Josh Reddick, third baseman Miles Head, and pitcher Raul Alcantera to the Athletics. The Rangers have supposedly been hot and heavy after Bailey since last summer, and Buster Olney had said earlier today that either Texas or Boston would likely end up with the Oakland closer. Reddick is 24 years old, and posted a .280/.327/.457 line with Boston in 278 plate appearances last year, splitting the season between the majors and..."
http://mobile.lonestarball.com/2011/12/28/2666743/boston-acquires-andrew-bailey-from-oakland
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