Cleveland ? Coco Crisp finally is bound for Boston after he was traded Friday by the Cleveland Indians to the Red Sox to replace Johnny Damon as their center fielder and leadoff hitter.

When it all shook out, eight players were moved by three teams, and the Red Sox gave the Indians at least $1 million. Commissioner Bud Selig had to approve the deal before it could be announced.

Along with Crisp, Cleveland sent reliever David Riske and backup catcher Josh Bard to Boston for reliever Guillermo Mota, third base prospect Andy Marte, catcher Kelly Shoppach, a player to be named and cash. Before that deal was finalized, the Indians sent reliever Arthur Rhodes to Philadelphia for outfielder Jason Michaels.