Bobby Kielty's reluctant acquiescance to accept a minor-league assignment at Pawtucket seems to indicate his inside knowledge that the Red Sox are continuing to try to deal Coco Crisp.
If that assumption proves correct, it seems most peculiar in light of the fact that J.D. Drew is up to his old tricks on the trainer's table, which would greatly enhance the value of Crisp as a reserve.
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