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Red Sox To Add Craig Breslow

The Red Sox will acquire reliever Craig Breslow from the Diamondbacks, a source has confirmed.

The Angels were also looking at Breslow.

Boston will send Matt Albers and Scott Podsednik to Arizona to complete the trade.

Via Jack Magruder/FOX Sports (via Twitter)


Red Sox Fielded Calls About Jacoby Ellsbury

The Red Sox fielded a number of calls about Jacoby Ellsbury, but they have no plans to trade him at this time.

Ellsbury will be eligible for free agency after the 2013 season.

Via Gordon Edes/ESPN


Red Sox Won't Trade Josh Beckett

The Red Sox will not trade Josh Beckett before Tuesday afternoon's trade deadline, according to a source.

Boston had tried to see if they could match up with another team in a deal involving Beckett, but no talks went beyond the exploratory stage.

The Rangers were the most likely partner, but Texas only had lukewarm interest in acquiring Beckett.

Via Gordon Edes/ESPN


Red Sox Willing To Eat Salary To Facilitate Beckett Trade

The Red Sox would like to trade Josh Beckett ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline, but no deal is imminent.

Boston has engaged in talks with Texas and Atlanta and they are willing to absorb money with two years and $37.3 million remaining on the right-hander's contract, according to sources.

Via Jeff Passan/Yahoo! Sports


Source: Beckett Isn't Headed To Rangers

The Red Sox are rumored to be shopping Josh Beckett, but a source contends a deal won't involve the Rangers.

News broke on Monday afternoon that Texas has begun targeting Philadelphia's Cliff Lee.

Via Rob Bradford/WEEI.com (via Twitter)


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