Since spending the last nine seasons as a starting first baseman, free agent Sean Casey has reached a preliminary agreement on an $800,000, one-year contract with the Boston Red Sox to become a left-handed bat off the bench and Kevin Youkilis' backup.
After moving shortstop Carlos Guillen to first base for the 2008 season, the Detroit Tigers acquired Edgar Renteria from the Atlanta Braves, leaving no room for Casey on the roster.
The 33-year-old, who won last summer's MLB popularity contest, hit .296 with four homers and 54 RBIs in 143 games with the Tigers last season, striking out only 42 times. Over 11 seasons, including eight with the Cincinnati Reds, he has a career average of .301 with 130 homers and 718 RBIs.
[Boston Globe]
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Someone call 9-1-1; this was a steal.
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