NEW ORLEANS (AP) – The Boston Red Sox revved-up the AL East arms race by closing a deal for All-Star closer Keith Foulke on Saturday, hours before the New York Yankees completed their trade for Kevin Brown.

In a flurry of activity at the winter meetings, outfielders Mike Cameron, J.D. Drew and Juan Encarnacion found new homes.

Roger Clemens just may have one, too. In town for a function, he left open the possibility of coming out of retirement to pitch for the Houston Astros.

Cameron personally came to the fringe of the French Quarter this week, hoping to get a deal done. The free agent found one with the New York Mets.

The Yankees finalized their swap with Los Angeles, getting Brown for Jeff Weaver and two other players.

“To walk into a clubhouse that’s going to be filled with people who have such a great history of playing winning ball, it’s a great opportunity for me at the end of my career,” Brown said.

Atlanta filled its need for a right fielder by obtaining Drew in a five-player trade with St. Louis. Desperate for hitters, Los Angeles acquired Encarnacion from Florida.

Foulke decided against re-signing with Oakland. Instead, the free agent reliever who led the AL with 43 saves last season reached agreement with the Red Sox on a deal that guarantees him $24 million.

The 31-year-old righty was 9-1 with and a 2.08 ERA for Oakland last season.

The Yankees also lost Andy Pettitte to Houston, and there remains a chance that Clemens might join him to pitch for the hometown Astros.

The Rocket was in New Orleans for a banquet and said that while he still considers himself retired, he’s at least thinking about playing for Houston.

“I know Roger has told me he was retiring. That was our understanding,” Yankees GM Brian Cashman said. “But I also understand he’s a human being. We all have a chance to change our minds and that’s life.”

In a deal that’s been brewing, the Yankees got Brown for Weaver, minor league pitcher Yhency Brazoban and a player to be named. Brown, 38, is a six-time All-Star.

After letting loose Gary Sheffield – who is close to going to the Yankees, too – the Braves wanted a right fielder with a good bat. They hope they found one in Drew, getting him with all-purpose player Eli Marrero from St. Louis for pitchers Jason Marquis, Adam Wainwright and Ray King.

“Adam is our No. 1 pitching prospect and that was tough to do, but under the circumstances we had no choice,” Atlanta GM John Schuerholz said.

Drew, 28, has been full of promise since becoming the fifth pick of the 1998 draft. But he’s been hurt a lot, going on the disabled list five times in the last four years.

Drew hit .289 last season with 15 homers and 42 RBIs in 100 games.

“He’s been a guy that has been touted with all kinds of talent through the years,” Braves manager Bobby Cox said. “Unfortunately, he’s had all kinds of injuries.”

Cameron reached agreement with the Mets on a three-year deal for $19.5 million. The former Gold Glove center fielder must pass a physical before the deal is done.

The Dodgers were eager to add offense after scoring a major league-low 574 runs last season. Encarnacion, 27, joined catcher Ivan Rodriguez, first baseman Derrek Lee and closer Ugueth Urbina as players to leave the Marlins since they won the title.

Encarnacion hit .270 with 19 home runs and 94 RBIs last season.

He had a team-high 37 doubles and also stole 19 bases. He hasn’t made an error in his last 220 games.