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Cubs acquire Bowden for Byrd
Michael Bowden - R - Chicago Cubs
April 23, 2012 - 4:45 PM ET

Cubs acquired RHP Michael Bowden and a player to be named later from the Red Sox for OF Marlon Byrd.

Bowden was designated for assignment by the Red Sox earlier this month after being used for just two relief appearances in eight big league games. The 25-year-old right-hander is doubtful to suddenly find it in Chicago, but he does have youth on his side.