The Chicago Cubs, in need of a catcher since trading Michael Barrett for Rob Bowen acquired Jason Kendall tonight in trade for Bowen and a minor league pitcher. The A's will also pick up part of Kendall's salary. Both catchers are struggling this season, with Kendall hitting just .226, his worst year in 12 seasons. His strength is in handling pitchers and the proverbial "change of scenery" could help his bat. The Cubs brought up catcher Geovany Soto just this week and were carrying 3 catchers on the roster. Bowen, Soto and Koyie Hill have a combined 4 hits since being brought in to replace Michael Barrett.
Monday, July 16, 2007
Cubs Acquire Catcher Jason Kendall
The Chicago Cubs, in need of a catcher since trading Michael Barrett for Rob Bowen acquired Jason Kendall tonight in trade for Bowen and a minor league pitcher. The A's will also pick up part of Kendall's salary. Both catchers are struggling this season, with Kendall hitting just .226, his worst year in 12 seasons. His strength is in handling pitchers and the proverbial "change of scenery" could help his bat. The Cubs brought up catcher Geovany Soto just this week and were carrying 3 catchers on the roster. Bowen, Soto and Koyie Hill have a combined 4 hits since being brought in to replace Michael Barrett.
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ReplyDeletewith sheets on the shelf who is gonna start in his position.
wow the cubs finally get a non slugger
ReplyDeletewow struglign jason kendall on the cubs
ReplyDeleteHow could the Cubs possibly think that Jason Kendall on their team in ANY capacity is going to help?
ReplyDeleteit's actually a great move. they did not give up too much in getting him, and Oak takes part of his salary. he will also be a fa next year. he works great with pitchers, and he gets on base more than other catchers. now the cubs are a little more balanced than when they had Barret.
ReplyDeletegood move god bless the cubs and jason kendall
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