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 CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Cubs acquired veteran catcher Jason Kendall in a trade with Oakland on Monday that they hope will prepare them for the postseason.
The A's, who also sent cash to Chicago, received catcher Rob Bowen and minor league left-hander Jerry Blevens. Kendall is making $13.4 million in the final year of a six-year, $60 million contract he signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2002.
Kendall, a .298 career hitter in 12 major league seasons with Pittsburgh and Oakland, was batting only .226 for the A's this season with two homers and 22 RBIs. He was a three-time All-Star with the Pirates and is known for his ability to get on base — he has more walks than strikeouts during his career.
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