PAULEY/BIERD SWAP

The Baltimore Orioles acquired pitcher David Pauley from the Boston Red Sox for pitcher Randor Bierd.

What does it give the Baltimore Orioles
Pauley may get a chance to claim a spot in the O's starting rotation, which is something that wasn't going to happen in Boston.

What does it give the Boston Red Sox
Bierd adds more depth to the Red Sox bullpen ranks, and he may even get a chance to see time in the big leagues this summer if injuries hit Beantown.