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Phillies trade Howie Kendrick to Nationals
The Philadelphia Phillies had a busy night Friday.
The Washington Nationals acquired Howie Kendrick and cash considerations in exchange for minor league pitcher McKenzie Mills.
As part of the Kendrick's deal, the Phillies will send about $1.59 million to cover most of the approximately $1.78 million Kendrick is due the rest of this season, and Philadelphia will remain responsible for Kendrick's $5 million in deferred salary.
"It's great because they're in first place and have a good chance to make the postseason,'' Kendrick said Friday night. "That's what we live for. Our ultimate goal as players is to win a World Series. I couldn't think of a better place to be going to.''
Kendrick, 34, is hitting .340 with two homers and 16 RBIs this season, but he has been limited to 39 games due to injuries. He didn't play in Friday night's 10-3 win over the Atlanta Braves after suffering a bruised left hand after being hit by a pitch in Wednesday's 9-0 win over the Houston Astros.
Kendrick has appeared in 24 games in left field, 10 games at second base and one at first.
"I'll probably be hitting eighth or something,'' Kendrick joked. "They've got a good lineup. Those guys know how to play the game. They do a lot on all ends. I'll just have to see where I fit in.''
The Washington Nationals acquired Howie Kendrick and cash considerations in exchange for minor league pitcher McKenzie Mills.
As part of the Kendrick's deal, the Phillies will send about $1.59 million to cover most of the approximately $1.78 million Kendrick is due the rest of this season, and Philadelphia will remain responsible for Kendrick's $5 million in deferred salary.
"It's great because they're in first place and have a good chance to make the postseason,'' Kendrick said Friday night. "That's what we live for. Our ultimate goal as players is to win a World Series. I couldn't think of a better place to be going to.''
Kendrick, 34, is hitting .340 with two homers and 16 RBIs this season, but he has been limited to 39 games due to injuries. He didn't play in Friday night's 10-3 win over the Atlanta Braves after suffering a bruised left hand after being hit by a pitch in Wednesday's 9-0 win over the Houston Astros.
Kendrick has appeared in 24 games in left field, 10 games at second base and one at first.
"I'll probably be hitting eighth or something,'' Kendrick joked. "They've got a good lineup. Those guys know how to play the game. They do a lot on all ends. I'll just have to see where I fit in.''
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