The Reds have acquired Jonathan Broxton from the Royals, according to a source.
Cincinnati already owns one of the best bullpens in the National League.
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Veteran catcher Jason Kendall announced his retirement today at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale, Ark., home of the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. Kendall, 38, played in two games for Kansas City’s Double-A affiliate after signing a minor league contract last Thursday. He missed the final month of 2010 and all of 2011 with shoulder surgery.
Kendall was a three-time NL All-Star (1996, 1998, 2000) and a career .288 hitter in 2,085 games for Pittsburgh (1996-2004), Oakland (2005-07), Chicago Cubs (2007), Milwaukee (2008-09) and Kansas City (2010). Kendall ranks fifth all-time in baseball history with 2,025 games caught.
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The Giants are looking for bullpen help ahead of the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline.
One possibility is Kansas City reliever Jonathan Broxton.
Via Danny Knobler/CBS Sports (via Twitter)
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Jul 20, 2012 11:53 AM EST
The Royals have acquired right-hander Jeremy Guthrie from the Rockies in exchange for left-hander Jonathan Sanchez.
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Jul 19, 2012 11:18 AM EST
The Royals have a signed veteran catcher Jason Kendall to a 2012 minor league contract. Kendall will report to Double-A Northwest Arkansas today and is scheduled to start at catcher at Springfield tomorrow night.
The 38-year-old Kendall is a three-time National League All-Star (1996, 1998, 2000) and a career .288 hitter in 2,085 games for Pittsburgh (1996-2004), Oakland (2005-07), Chicago Cubs (2007), Milwaukee (2008-09) and Kansas City (2010). Kendall, who is fifth all-time in baseball history with 2,025 games caught, missed the final month of 2010 and all of 2011 with shoulder surgery.
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Royals Jul 2012 Archive
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Adam Rubin/ESPN.com | Jul 18, 2012
Jonathan Broxton, 28, is 1-1 with a 2.14 ERA and 22 saves in 33 appearances with Kansas City.
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Danny Knobler/CBS Sports | Jul 17, 2012
Kansas City general manager Dayton Moore is looking to add a starting pitcher with an eye towards next season.
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Chris Cwik/CBS Sports | Jul 14, 2012
The Royals have some players that have sparked interest on the trade market, including reliever Jonathan Broxton.
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Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports | Jul 12, 2012
The Yankees wanted Billy Butler back in 2004, but the Royals grabbed him first.
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Jerry Crasnick/ESPN.com | Jul 11, 2012
Fans at Kauffman Stadium were upset that Robinson Cano didn't select Royals slugger Billy Butler to compete in the Derby.
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Chicago Tribune | Jul 11, 2012
The plan was for Adam Dunn to enter Tuesday night's All-Star Game in the fifth inning as the American League's designated hitter.
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Danny Knobler/CBS Sports | Jul 10, 2012
The Royals are determined to find a starting pitcher this coming winter, according to people familiar with the team's plans.
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Jon Paul Morosi/FOX Sports | Jul 6, 2012
The Royals have signaled to teams that they are willing to move right-hander Jonathan Broxton, according to major league sources.