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Minor league players, managers and coaches aren't the only ones to receive promotions to the majors as Greg Barajas recently learned.

Barajas has spent 12 seasons as a minor-league trainer, including the last five for the Pawtucket Red Sox. He was recently promoted to Boston and will serve as assistant trainer for the Red Sox under Mike Reinold.

During his tenure with the PawSox, Barajas earned the International League's Athletic Trainer of the Year in 2007.

Now he's taking his skills to the big leagues.

"It's a dream come true for me," he said from his home in Arizona. "Getting into the major leagues, in general, has definitely been one of my career goals from when I first started athletic training. It's been dream I've been pursuing for 12 or 13 years at least."

He's already planning his transition to Boston logistically, but from a work standpoint it will be a smooth one. He's worked with most, if not all, Red Sox players either in the minors, during spring training or during rehab assignments. This is definitely a comfortable situation for him because of his experience.

"My job is changing venues, but I'm very comfortable working with the guys," he said. "I'm very comfortable with the organization and the guys and I think that's a big plus for my job."

Former Red Sox head trainer Paul Lessard was recently let go by the team after four seasons in Boston. Reinold, who was the assistant trainer/rehab coordinator, is head athletic trainer for the Red Sox.

--JOE McDONALD

 Tags  Greg Barajas Mike Reinold

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