Boston, MA (Sports Network) - The Boston Red Sox have reportedly agreed to
terms with shortstop Stephen Drew.
According to the Boston Globe, the deal is for one year. CBS Sports reports it
to be worth $9.5 million.
Drew, the younger brother of former Red Sox outfielder J.D. Drew, split last
season with Arizona and Oakland. He batted a combined .223 in 79 games with
seven homers and 28 runs batted in. The Athletics acquired Drew in August and
he helped the club to the AL West title.
The 29-year-old Drew broke into the majors with the Diamondbacks in 2006 and
has a career average of .265 with 77 homers and 349 RBI.
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