The Red Sox traded pitcher Jon Lester and outfielder Jonny Gomes to the Oakland Athletics on Thursday in exchange for power-hitting outfielder Yoenis Cespedes. The deal reflects Bostons stated desire to contend in 2015 while also signifying the Red Soxs unwillingness to potentially watch their ace depart for merely draft pick compensation.

The addition of Cespedes represents an attempt to fill Bostons most glaring need. The Red Sox lack a middle-of-the-order presence, as well as organizational outfield depth, and Cespedes has the potential to immediately become a valuable right-handed complement to David Ortiz.

The 28-year-old totaled 49 home runs between 2012 and 2013 his first two seasons in Oakland after defecting from Cuba and has slugged 17 homers in 101 games this season despite calling the extremely pitcher-friendly O.co Coliseum his home. Its reasonable to expect Cespedes power numbers he owns a career .788 OPS in 365 games to increase now that hell be playing at Fenway Park on a regular basis.

Playing left field at Fenway doesnt require a cannon, but Cespedes has one, anyway. Hes tied with Red Sox center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. for the most outfield assists in Major League Baseball this season with 12. Baserunners will want to think twice about taking an extra bag against Bostons outfield, especially if Shane Victorino remains healthy and complements the duo in right field.

Another interesting aspect of Thursdays blockbuster is that the Red Sox received a competitive balance draft pick the second pick in Comp Round B in addition to Cespedes. While the pick is slightly later than the one the Red Sox would have received this offseason as compensation if they kept Lester for the remainder of 2014 and the lefty signed elsewhere in free agency, the draft picks inclusion at least guarantees that Boston stands to net a long-term asset. In other words, the Red Sox really werent forced to decide internally whether theyd be better off obtaining Cespedes or the draft pick this offseason if Lester walked because they secured both pieces Thursday.

This is of particular importance because Cespedes, who signed a four-year, $36 million contract with Oakland before the 2012 season, is set to become a free agent after the 2015 season. He also has a clause in his contract that, in short, prevents him from being subjected to a qualifying offer in turn eliminating the possibility of the Red Sox (or whoever his current club is at the time) receiving draft pick compensation if he leaves via free agency. While its likely the Red Sox will explore a possible extension with Cespedes, Boston can rest assured knowing that it solidified a draft pick regardless of whatever happens.

But lets not get too far ahead of ourselves. Surely, this move was made with 2015 in mind and under the presumption that there was a chance perhaps a very good one that Lester would not re-sign with Boston. The Red Sox wanted to acquire value while they could, and they evidently prioritized acquiring major league talent that can aid the teams win-now philosophy.

The ideal scenario for the Red Sox would be for Lester to re-sign with Boston in free agency this offseason something the pitcher hasnt ruled out and the club moving forward with its ace and some added offensive firepower. The chances of that happening, however, are unknown.

Of course, the Cespedes acquisition doesnt come without risk. Cespedes is a free-swinger not exactly conducive with Bostons offensive philosophy with a career .318 on-base percentage. And while theres reason to believe the right-handed-hitting slugger will pepper the Green Monster, its worth noting that his numbers actually are better at home (.278/.344/.494, 36 home runs, 184 games) than on the road (.248/.293/.447, 30 home runs, 181 games), suggesting that one shouldnt automatically assume leaving a pitchers paradise in Oakland will morph Cespedes into The Sultan of Swat.

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by Gil Kaufman 7/29/2014

Its been a minute since we heard new music from Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. And while it sounds like well have to wait a bit longer for the proper follow-up to their smash breakthrough, The Heist, there is a new Mack track out there.

The lead single from Seattle band Fences, Arrows, is a bouncy bit of alt-pop produced by Lewis and featuring vocals from Macklemore and is just the latest hook-up between old friends Mack and Fences leader Christopher Mansfield, with the latter earning a co-writing credit on the Heist track 10,000 Hours.

While Mansfields pleading vocals and impressionistic emo lyrics focus on breaking out on your own and out of the shadow of your parents, Macklemores verses touch on the exhausting treadmill of fame and fortune. Cant hit those brakes/ This is what you wanted, huh? he raps. But you got it all in vain cause you forgot who you are/ Right as the world learned your name it goes.

Fences is a good friend, Macklemore told Billboard. Hes fud up in the same way that Im f-d up. Because of that, our lives relate beyond the music. Ive always admired his talent for illustrating with words and evoking imagery. Weve made a bunch of stuff together over the years and this here song about Arrows is my favorite one weve done.

Mansfield said the pair have the kind of relationship where when the phone rings they are always there for each other. And once the rapper was on board, Lewis was the only logical choice to handle production. The song dropped on Tuesday (July 29) and Macklemore couldnt have ben more excited. Its out!!!! Yes. #arrows, he wrote.

At press time Arrows had already risen to #82 on the iTunes Top Songs list. The song will be featured on Fences upcoming album, Lesser Oceans, due out on October 14. Fences will perform Arrows with Mack and Lewis at the Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival on August 9.

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Fences, a Seattle alt-pop band helmed by Christopher Mansfield, is gearing up to release a new album in October, and Tuesday, July 29, they'll premiere the project's lead single "Arrows" on the Seattle radio station KEXP. The band has an established underground following, but the song could thrust them into Hot 100 territory: It's catchy, packed with emotion, and features Grammy award-winners Macklemore and Ryan Lewis.

This isn't the first time Mansfield and Macklemore have worked together. The duo met years ago while gigging around Seattle, and Mansfield co-wrote a song on Macklemore's 2012 album The Heist ("10,000 Hours"), and was featured on 2011's "Otherside Remix," which he co-wrote.

Fences is a good friend," said Macklemore. "Hes fu---d up in the same way that Im f----d up. Because of that, our lives relate beyond the music. Ive always admired his talent for illustrating with words and evoking imagery. Weve made a bunch of stuff together over the years and this here song about Arrows is my favorite one weve done."

"We have the kind of relationship where we call each other up and the answer is always just, sure, whatever you need," Mansfield said. Once Macklemore was added to the track, he said Lewis was the obvious choice for production. "He was by far the best person to wrap it up and put the bow on it," he said.

Fences is known for tortured love songs and emo anthems, but "Arrows" has a slightly lighter touch than the songs on its self-titled debut album from 2010. It's largely about empathy, he said, and trying to let go of control in the search for your identity.

"Part of the reason I wanted Macklelmore on the song is because he speaks his mind about the fact that he doesn't always feel like he has control over his story," Mansfieldsaid. "But he also understands that sometimes, it's okay to go with it."

Mansfield signed to Atlantic's Elektra Records imprint last year, and was connected to Death Cab for Cutie's Chris Wallaand Of Monsters and Mens Jacquire King. Both Walla and King are listed as producers on "Lesser Oceans," along with Ryan Lewis.

"When I heard Chris Mansfield's demos for this album, I knew I had to work with him," said Elektra president Jeff Castelaz. "The songs he and Fences cohort Benjamin Greenspan created for Lesser Oceans capture those moments that pass most of us by in our hectic lives."

The album is available for pre-order tomorrow and will be out Oct. 14. Pre-orders include "Arrows" and "Songs About Angels," which he uploaded to YouTube earlier this month.

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Just off the train from the Newport Folk Festival, Bob Boilen jumps at the chance to share a song by The Oh Hellos, his favorite discovery of the weekend. On "The Valley," the Texas band thunders and strums its way to a glorious sing-along chorus. Robin Hilton follows that with a premiere from Frazey Ford, whose soulful voice reinforces the celebratory mood of "September Fields."

Bob takes us in a different direction with Sun Kil Moon's devastating "Carissa," Mark Kozelek's autobiographical account of the freak accident that killed his cousin. Feeling the need to brighten the room a bit, Robin plays Fences' bouncy pop tune "Arrows," featuring a guest verse from Macklemore and production by Ryan Lewis.

Later in the show, Bob shares GOAT's "Hide From The Sun" before Robin plays new music from the full-throttle, jangly, punk rock trio Spider Bags.

Bob closes out the show with Zola Jesus' "Dangerous Days," a high-powered dance-rock tune that gives him the energy needed to pick up his suitcase and get home for some much-needed sleep.

If you want to hear more from the Newport Folk Festival, we've got sets from Jenny Lewis, Jeff Tweedy and lots more at our Newport Folk hub.

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by Matthew Scott Donnelly 7/29/2014

Showing up to a party uninvited might earn you a few dirty looks, but one filmmaker has proved doing the same backstage at a big-time music festival could earn you the opportunity of a lifetime.

Music buff James Marcus Haney, who was always too short on cash to earn entry to Austin City Limits, Glastonbury or Bonnaroo, resigned himself to the idea that hed only ever be able to hear his favorite tunes on the radio. But one day, with a camera in hand and all reservations tossed to the wayside, he jumped enough fences, sidestepped enough security guards and flashed enough fake badges to land backstage at music festival heaven Coachella. And then, all bets were officially off.

In the trailer for MTV original doc No Cameras Allowed, below, youll see Haney journey across the country, break through miles of red tape and capture incredible footage of acts like Mumford & Sons, Jay-Z and Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, to name a few. And though sneaking into concert series isnt the traditional (or legal) route most filmmakers take, theres no denying the guys talent.

The access and perspective he is so hungry for is what makes his images so unique and compelling, and the force that propels this behavior is deep within him and pure, says Mumford & Sons bassist Ted Dwane, whos featured in the video.

Check out the clip, tell us what you think of Haneys method and be sure to tune in to No Cameras Allowed on Friday, August 29 at 10/9c on MTV!

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