Red Sox trade Jon Lester, Jonny Gomes to Athletics for Yoenis Cespedes
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The blockbuster trade between the Boston Red Sox and Oakland Athletics was finally made official.
#RedSox acquired OF Yoenis Cespedes & 2015 competitive balance pick from Oakland for LHP Jon Lester, OF Jonny Gomes & cash considerations.
— Boston Red Sox (@RedSox) July 31, 2014
#Athletics acquire pitcher Jon Lester, outfielder Jonny Gomes from BOS for Yoenis Cespedes & Competitive Balance Pick pic.twitter.com/cQnHbuvVr4
— Oakland Athletics (@Athletics) July 31, 2014
It was the first deal Thursday before the 4 p.m. ET non-waiver trade deadline and was followed by another move for the Athletics when they acquired outfielder Sam Fuld from the Minnesota Twins for starting pitcher Tommy Milone.
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