The Rockies bolstered their infield by acquiring veteran second baseman Mark Ellis from the Athletics on Thursday.
The Rockies sent minor league right-hander Bruce Billings and a player to be named to Oakland for the 34-year-old Ellis and cash.
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Red Sox Trade Minor League Catcher McKenry To Pirates
The Red Sox have traded minor league catcher Mike McKenry to the Pirates for either a player to be named or cash, according to a Yahoo! Sports report.
The 26-year-old McKenry was hitting .274 with three home runs and 12 RBIs at Triple-A Pawtucket.
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