PLAYING TIME: Drew moves to OAK

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Oakland acquires Drew from Arizona

In search of an offensive boost, Oakland is hoping they are buying low on Stephen Drew (SS, OAK), acquired Tuesday from Arizona.  Drew, who is a free agent at season's end, has had a very disappointing season.  After suffering a severe ankle fracture last July, he wasn't able to return until late June of this year.  Since then, Drew has hit just two home runs in 135 at-bats, and a 24% hit rate and career worst 74% contact rate have combined to result in a .192 batting average.  A low percentage of his fly balls are leaving the park again, a problem which won't be helped by his new home park, which reduces left-handed home runs by 27%.  While the long-awaited breakout may never...

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