Found January 26, 2012 on Fenway West:
PLAYERS: Andrew Bailey
TEAMS: Boston Red Sox

The Red Sox have reached a financial agreement with Andrew Bailey and avoided going to arbitration. The Red Sox were looking to sign Bailey for $3.35 million and Bailey was looking for $4.7 million. The two sides agreed on a salary of $3.9 for the 2012 season.
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