Andrew Bailey trade means new closers in Boston, Oakland

Boston Red Sox- The Red Sox have acquired Andrew Bailey from the Oakland A’s.  Bailey will assume the closer role immediately, and Mark Melancon will set up.  Hierarchy change: Andrew Bailey to Closer, Mark Melancon to Set-up, Alfredo Aceves to 2nd in line. 

Oakland A’s- Andrew Bailey is gone; an A’s front office representative said that Grant Balfour, Fautino De Los Santos, and Joey Devine will compete for save chances.  Balfour should get the first shot.  Hierarchy change: Balfour to Closer, De Los Santos to Set-up, Devine to 2nd in line. 

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