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MINNEAPOLIS -- The Boston Red Sox acquired left-handed reliever Fernando Abad from the Minnesota Twins for minor league pitcher Pat Light.The deal was the first announced Monday before the non-waiver trade deadline, giving the Red Sox another veteran for the bullpen in their pursuit of Baltimore and Toronto in the AL East.Abad has a 2.65 ERA in 39 appearances for the Twins, his first season with the club. He is making $1.25 million this year and will be eligible for free agency after the 2017 season.The 30-year-old Abad has held opponents to a .220 batting average this year. He came up with Houston and also has pitched for Washington and Oakland.Red Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski had been coy in recent weeks when asked about the necessity to improve his bullpen. Injuries to closer Craig Kimbrel (left knee surgery on July 11) and struggling setup man Koji Uehara (placed on disabled list with right pectoral strain on July 20) have hampered the Red Sox since the All-Star break.They are 8-8 over their last 16 games, and entering Monday only right-hander Brad Ziegler had an ERA under 3.00 among the healthy bodies in the bullpen.Abad has allowed only two home runs in 34 innings and held left-handed batters to a .458 on-base-plus-slugging percentage, the fifth-lowest mark in the American League among relievers who have faced at least 50 lefties. He has a 3.58 ERA in 297 career major league appearances.The Twins used Abads roster spot for right-hander Jose Berrios, who was scheduled to start Monday at Cleveland.The right-handed Light has a 2.32 ERA with 36 strikeouts in 31 innings for Triple-A Pawtucket. He made his major league debut April 26 and appeared in two games for Boston, allowing eight runs over 2 2/3 innings.Selected 37th overall in the 2012 amateur draft by the Red Sox, the 25-year-old Light was originally drafted in 2009 by the Twins but did not sign out of high school.Custom Evan Longoria Jersey . The Masters champion and winner of last weeks Australian PGA has a three-round total of 14-under 199 at Royal Melbourne. "Im in a really good position for tomorrow," Scott said. Rays Jerseys China . -- The Bishops Gaiters are showing they belong among the countrys top varsity football teams. http://www.customraysjersey.com/ . The Olympic champion curler and TSN curling analyst immediately went online to look at the Halls long list of honoured members. Thats when the enormity of the honour sunk in. Custom Rays T-shirts . -- Bryant McKinnie came out of his stance and lowered his shoulder into a practice squad player, causing a crisp thud to reverberate in the Miami Dolphins practice bubble. Custom Rays Jerseys . It was the second consecutive win for the Pacers (2-5), who lost their first five preseason games. Jeff Teague led the Hawks (1-5) with 17 points and eight assists and Al Horford had 12 points and seven rebounds. Mike Scott scored 15 of his 17 points in the second half.FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots have no plans at this time to add another quarterback before Thursdays home game against the Houston Texans, sources tell ESPNs Adam Schefter.That leaves New England with one healthy quarterback, rookie Jacoby Brissett, on a short week of preparation.Part of the Patriots thinking could be that there simply isnt enough time to get a quarterback up to speed on such a quick turnaround [the Patriots dont have a quarterback on the practice squad], and it also isnt worth cutting another player on the roster in that situation.Another line of thinking is that while its a long shot, Jimmy Garoppolo could still dress for the game as a No. 2 emergency option Thursday and run a limited portion of the offense if needed. Garoppolos right throwing shoulder has a sprained AC joint, according to sources, and the team hasnt ruled out hope that he could be an option Thursday.Julian Edelman, who playedd quarterback at Kent State before switching to receiver when the Patriots drafted him in 2009, would likely be the other emergency option.ddddddddddddAfter Garoppolos injury Sunday, the possibility of the Patriots signing another quarterback was widely discussed in media circles, but the early indications Monday were that the Patriots werent thinking along the same lines.Im not sure exactly what the situation is going to be, Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels said Monday on sports radio WEEI. I think a lot of that will be determined later [Monday] relative to Jimmys whole situation and what its going to be. Im sure if he cant play or back up, then well be going through that process [Monday].Later on WEEI, coach Bill Belichick said the team possibly will work out a free-agent quarterback. ' ' '