OXON HILL, Md. -- Even before landing Chris Sale, the Boston Red Sox got the man they wanted -- a setup man, in fact.The AL East champions locked down their eighth-inning spot Tuesday, acquiring right-hander Tyler Thornburg from the Milwaukee Brewers in a package that included infielder Travis Shaw.Relief pitchers have been a main focus across the majors this offseason, and Thornburg was the centerpiece in the first trade at baseballs winter meetings.Hes what we were looking to try to find, Red Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said.He is somebody we like a great deal, he said. Projects to be a quality eighth-inning individual for us.The 28-year-old Thornburg will set up for closer Craig Kimbrel. Thornburg was 8-5 with 13 saves and a 2.15 ERA in 67 games for the Brewers, striking out 90 in 67 innings.Kind of a breakout year, Boston manager John Farrell said.Milwaukee also got minor league infielder Mauricio Dubon, minor league right-hander Josh Pennington and a player to be named or $100.The 26-year-old Shaw hit .242 with 16 home runs and 71 RBI last season. He mostly played third base, and also saw time at first.Its always challenging to trade major league players, especially major league players who have been as productive as Tyler was for us this past season, Brewers general manager David Stearns said, but were real excited about the players were getting, including one who we expect to impact the major league team immediately.The 22-year-old Dubon hit a combined .323 and scored 101 runs between the Single-A and Double-A levels. The 21-year-old Pennington was 5-3 with a 2.86 ERA in Class A.Thornburg took over as the Brewers closer for the last two months after Jeremy Jeffress was traded to Texas, and was equally effective against lefty and righty hitters. He held left-handers to a .130 batting average last season, and at one point retired 26 hitters in a row overall.Thornburg features a firm fastball and a curve that improved when he tinkered with his mechanics. He made barely over the major league minimum salary last season and is now under Bostons control for three years.After beginning his pro career as a starter, Thornburg became a reliever after having elbow trouble in 2014. Hes been healthy since the middle of 2015 and his arrival comes at the absolute right time, Farrell said.Thornburg said on a conference call with reporters shortly after the deal was announced that his arm settled down once his role did.I never really had a role. I ended up bouncing back and forth between starting and relieving, he said. Going into this season, the thing that makes you feel pretty good about that is I didnt have any flare-ups last year.Thornburg will join right-handers Joe Kelly, Heath Hembree and Matt Barnes and lefty Robbie Ross Jr. in the Red Sox relief corps. When Kimbrel needs a day off, Thornburg can close.Not looking to make any more additions to our bullpen, Dombrowski said.Red Sox relievers Koji Uehara, Junichi Tazawa and Brad Ziegler became free agents after the season.Dombrowski said the Red Sox asked about Thornburg last season and the Brewers didnt want to deal him. Last month, Stearns said Milwaukee was interested in Shaw, and trade talks increased during the last week.Dombrowski said he felt comfortable trading Shaw because third baseman Pablo Sandoval has recovered well from shoulder surgery that sidelined him for most of last season.Shaw hit 34 doubles last year in his first full season in the majors. He made 99 starts at third base.Dubon stole 30 bases and had 69 RBI for Class A Salem and Double-A Portland. Drafted in 2013, he is a career .306 hitter in the minors.Dubon is a promising prospect, but Boston already has All-Star Xander Bogaerts at shortstop.Were excited to be able to add him to what is a continually improving farm system, and Pennington is a nice low-level, high-velocity reliever, Stearns said.The Brewers went 73-89 this year. Earlier in the offseason, they signed free agent Eric Thames, who played two years in the majors and has spent the last three seasons in South Korea. Roberto Perez Jersey . On June 12, just as the sun sets on the magnificent historical city of Sao Paulo the inventors, innovators and purveyors of “joga bonitowill” open their campaign. The opponent, Croatia and all its football might and will. As opposites do attract we are set for a corker of an opener. Eddie Robinson Jersey . 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The Oilers signed Bryzgalov to a one-year $2 million contract last Friday after shedding payroll by dealing defenceman Ladislav Smid to the Flames.Tottenham have honoured their record appearance holder and top goalscorer by inducting Steve Perryman and Jimmy Greaves into the clubs Hall of Fame. Former team-mates were in attendance to pay tribute to the pair, though Greaves was absent as he continues his rehabilitation from the stroke he suffered last year.However, Alan Gilzean, Phil Beal, Pat Jennings and Martin Chivers were among a host of former players who joined his family at the event on Wednesday. Other White Hart Lane greats were also in attendance, including fellow Hall of Fame members Glenn Hoddle, Clive Allen and Ossie Ardiles. Steve Perryman (left) and Ossie Ardiles celebrate after winning the FA Cup with Tottenham Greaves scored 266 goals in 379 appearances during a nine-year stint at Spurs and helped his team win two FA Cups and the European Cup Winners Cup in the 1960s.Former captain Perryman made a club record 854 first-team appearances for Tottenham between 1969 and 1986, winning two League Cups, two UEFA Cups and two FA Cups. Its a very proud day. Im honoured and privileged to be part of this select group of players who have served the club so well, Perryman told the clubs official website.It seems such a long time ago that I first walked through those gates when I was 14. Id been spotted playing for Ealing Schoolboys and been invited for training. Id never seen the club play before then but was aware of what Tottenham Hotspur and Bill Nicholson stood for.I played for England schoolboys as well and had offers from about 30 clubs. Suffice to say, I joined Spurs. Joe Kinnear and Jimmy Greeaves of Tottenham celebrate after beating Chelsea in the FA Cup final in 1967 Why did I join Spurs? The history, the tradition, the people and the warmth of the place, including the great Bill Nicholson.dddddddddddd It was almost as if Bills staff were hand-picked. They all treated you rightly, with respect, of course they could nail you if you stepped out of line, but it was an unbelievable place.Id like to say I enjoyed every single day, of course there were highs and lows, disappointments as well, but I enjoyed everything this club had to offer. I think we were good for each other, I think I gave value for money and did my bit. Is it Tottenhams time? This might yet be Leicesters year, but Tottenham could build a dynasty under Mauricio Pochettino. This club has allowed me to meet some of the best people you could wish to meet and Im not just talking about the players, Im talking about all the wonderful people who created the environment here for us to have a successful team. Im very happy and very proud.And speaking to Sky Sports News HQ from the event at White Hart Lane, Perryman, the Football Writers Player of the Year in 1982, says dont write off Tottenhams title chances. We are stepping up the challenge and coming for Leicester, said the 64-year-old, who credits manager Mauricio Pochettino for the clubs showing this season.We have a wonderful team here and what a job the manager has done. They are a terrific team with wonderful individuals and what a cocktail that is. Also See: Kane: Were itching to play Is it Tottenhams time? 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