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	Trades an option as Red Sox build pitching staff Dec 1, 2012 Evan Drellich, MLB.com While trading away a starting pitcher may not be probable, the Red Sox are willing to listen to any offers after a highly disappointing 2012.
	Red Sox unlikely to shift Lavarnway to first base Dec 1, 2012 Evan Drellich, MLB.com Ryan Lavarnway wants to stay a catcher, and the Red Sox want to keep him there. So any idea of moving him to first base is out, for now.
	Red Sox finalize two-year deal with Gomes Dec 1, 2012 Ian Browne, MLB.com The Red Sox have strengthened their outfield by signing veteran slugger Jonny Gomes to a two-year, $10 million contract that was officially announced on Saturday.
	Red Sox let Atchison, Hill, and Sweeney go Dec 1, 2012 boston.com The Red Sox on Friday did not tender contracts to righthanded reliever Scott Atchison, lefthanded reliever Rich Hill, and outfielder Ryan Sweeney. They are now free agents.

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