So, now, maybe the free agent period really is transitioning into the trading portion of the off-season. Oakland closer Andrew Bailey, rumored to be dealt to about 10 or 12 dfferent places since the '11 season's end, is now a member of Red Sox Nation.
The Sawx acquired Bailey,who compliled 24 ssaves in 2011, and outfielder Ryan Sweeney in exchange for OF Josh Reddick and minor leaguers 1B Miles Head and P Raul Alcantera.
Bailey's in Boston? Let the "Irish Cream" pun contest begin!
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