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New A’s shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima says Billy Beane is ‘extremely sexy and cool’ (Video)

Mark Townsend, yahoo.com

On Monday, the Oakland Athletics announced the signing of Japanese shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima to a two-year, $6.5 million contract, filling the void left by Stephen Drew’s departure. It could end up being a solid signing for GM Billy Beane, but with ma…

Rick Eymer, MLB.com

Hiroyuki Nakajima made an impression on the gathered crowd at his introductory news conference Tuesday at the Oakland Coliseum after making two prepared statements in English, one at the beginning and one in closing.

CNNSI.com

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Mets have obtained outfielder Collin Cowgill from the Oakland Athletics for minor league infielder Jefry Marte.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

The Oakland Athletics have agreed to terms of a two-year contract with shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima of Japan's Seibu Lions.

CNNSI.com

BOSTON (AP) -- A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that shortstop Stephen Drew and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a $9.5 million, one-year contract.

Adam Berry, MLB.com

The Mets helped fill their need for right-handed-hitting outfielders Tuesday, picking up Collin Cowgill in a trade with the A's.