The Oakland Athletics traded pitcher Kirk Saarloos to the Reds on Tuesday, giving the right-hander a chance to win a spot at the back end of Cincinnati’s rotation. Oakland got minor league reliever David Shafer in the deal. Each team also received a player to be named. The 27-year-old Saarloos went 7-7 with two saves and a 4.75 ERA last season for the AL West champions.
Posted: January 23rd, 2007.
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