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Oakland Athletics first baseman/left fielder Conor Jackson has been traded to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for minor league pitching prospect Jason Rice.
Oakland Athletics first baseman/left fielder Conor Jackson has reportedly been traded to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for minor league pitcher Jason Rice, according to a source of WEEI.com's Rob Bradford.
According to a major league source, the Red Sox have reached a deal with the A's for outfielder Conor Jackson in exchange for minor league pitcher Jason Rice. More details to come. (via WEEI)
Jackson has played seven MLB season, spending his first six years with the Arizona Diamondbacks and the last two with the Athletics. In 646 career games, Jackson has a .272 batting average with 51 home runs and 290 RBI.
This season, Jackson is batting .249 with four homers and 38 RBI through 102 games. In addition, Jackson has walked 30 times and has struck out 50 times. He has an OBP of .315 and a .342 slugging percentage.
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Conor Jackson Trade: Jackson To Be Used As 'Super Utility' Man
Conor Jackson was traded to the Boston Red Sox late Wednesday night in exchange for minor league pitching prospect Jason Rice, giving Terry Francona more depth in both the infield and outfield. Jackson will most likely be used in a "super utility role," according to FOX Sports baseball reporter Jon Morosi.
#RedSox envision Jackson having a super utility role. He's played mostly 1B and the corner OF spots for #Athletics this year.less than a minute ago via web
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Jackson has played seven MLB season, spending his first six years with the Arizona Diamondbacks and the last two with the Athletics. In 646 career games, Jackson has a .272 batting average with 51 home runs and 290 RBI.
For more Boston Red Sox coverage, visit our team page and blog, Over The Monster.
Sep 01 7:01a by Gethin Coolbaugh