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Shortstop Stephen Drew has reportedly been dealt from the Boston Red Sox to the New York Yankees for Kelly Johnson.

Per the Boston Herald’s Scott Lauber:

Given the rivalry between the two franchises, it may not be that much of a surprise that this is the first trade between the Red Sox and Yankees since 2007.

Drew made a name for himself last year during the Red Sox’s World Series run but he’s struggled mightily when he’s played this season. He won’t offer the Yankees much offense at all but his defense could still be of use to New York. However, it seems that Drew will be used as a second baseman not as a shortstop.

The Yankees will also receive half a million dollars for taking on Drew.

As for the other side of the trade, Kelly Johnson can play multiple positions but he’s on the 15-day disabled list, so the Red Sox will have to wait a bit to see Johnson in a Boston uniform.

This isn’t the Curse of the Bambino by any stretch of the imagination but seeing cooperation between the Red Sox and Yankees is as weird as watching mongooses cuddle with cobras.

[Bleacher Report]