Red Sox send Crisp to Kansas City for Ramirez (flag)

sports.espn.go.com — The Red Sox outfield got less crowded Wednesday. Boston traded center fielder Coco Crisp to the Royals in exchange for right-handed reliever Ramon Ramirez.

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Coco Crisp Traded to Royals
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