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MiddleBrooks and Cook get called up

Found May 02, 2012 on Ted's Army: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Will Middlebrooks,  Aaron Cook
TEAMS: Boston Red Sox

The thumb injury proved to be a non-factor and Will Middlebrooks has been promoted to the Boston Red Sox.

Third baseman Will Middlebrooks is on his way to Boston, according to a source. Middlebrooks is traveling from Toledo where Triple-A Pawtucket Is playing.

Middlebrooks has earned this call-up to the majors, posting a .333 batting average, with 9 homers and 27 RBI in Pawtucket.

Aaron Cook will not opt out of his contract with a pending call up to the majors. There is only one roster spot available and the likely move to make room for Middlebrooks and Cook would be a trip to the DL for Youk.

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