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September 19, 2008, 8:35 pm est
Quite a day for Kennedy, who'd failed to post a multi-hit effort in any of his previous 17 contests. Despite the impressive display, the scrappy second baseman owns a pedestrian .258 average in September and remains valuable almost exclusively in NL-only leagues as the '08 campaign draws to a close.
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September 19, 2008, 6:45 pm est
Andrew Seligman, of The Associated Press, reports St. Louis Cardinals 2B Adam Kennedy hit a grand slam and tied a career high with four hits Friday, Sept. 19. Kennedy also drove in five runs and scored three times. It was his second career grand slam.
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September 19, 2008, 6:25 pm est
News: Cardinals second baseman Adam Kennedy expects this to be his last season with St. Louis. "I'm probably not going to be here (next year)," he said Friday before the Cardinals played the Cubs. He said he hadn't asked to be traded, but wouldn't mind playing for another team in 2009. "For next year that will probably be the best situation," he said. "I don't think I'm done playing. I want to be able to play everyday." Ironically, Kennedy hit a grand slam as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cubs 12-6 Friday.
Analysis: Kennedy, who signed a three-year, $10 million deal in 2007, has seen his playing time decrease this season. He had 218 at-bats before the All-Star break but only 97 since then. He primarily sees starts because of his glove and remains a low-end NL-only Fantasy option. No matter where he lands next season, that won't change
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September 19, 2008, 5:55 pm est
A day after making a trade request, Adam Kennedy upped his trade value by going 4-for-5 with five RBI, three runs scored, and a grand slam off of Cubs' ace Carlos Zambrano.It was quite a statement from the disgruntled second baseman. A hot finish could mean the Cardinals may be able to actually get something in return for the typically light-hitting lefty.
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September 19, 2008, 5:50 pm est
Adam Kennedy went 4-for-5 with his second career grand slam and five RBI as the Cardinals rolled over the Cubs 12-6 on Friday. Kennedy was making his second start of the year and of his career in the outfield today, and he showed a right fielder's power. [...]
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September 19, 2008, 11:10 am est
News: The Sports Xchange notes that Adam Kennedy started in right field for the first time in his first big-league career after saying before the game that he asked to be traded because his playing time had been cut in the second half of the season. "That's the toughest part, not having a role," Kennedy said. "I realize it's not going to happen here."
Analysis: Kennedy doesn't usually play a key role and primarily sees starts because of his glove and remains a low-end NL-only Fantasy option. No matter where he lands next season, that won't change
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September 19, 2008, 10:20 am est
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Joe Strauss reports St. Louis Cardinals 2B Adam Kennedy has requested a trade. Kennedy said he recently approached manager Tony La Russa regarding his status and was told by the manager that he no longer rated regular playing time.
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September 19, 2008, 12:45 am est
Adam Kennedy has asked the Cardinals to trade him before next year. In 105 games in 2008 Kennedy is hitting .264 with only 29 RBI. Kennedy told the St. Louis Post Dispatch, "There were times this year I thought I was playing great, then I wouldn't play for a while," Kennedy said. "When that happened, it pretty much confirmed what was going on. That's it. I don't fit in the plans here now or for next year." Cardinals GM, John Mozeliak, has confirmed that the team has received Kennedy's request.In 2009, Kennedy will be in the last year of his three year deal he signed in 2007. It has been a disappointing return to the team that drafted him back in 1997. In a year and half with the Cardinals, Kennedy is only hitting .242.
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September 19, 2008, 12:40 am est
Adam Kennedy has asked the Cardinals to trade him before next year. In 105 games in 2008 Kennedy is hitting .264 with only 29 RBI. Kennedy told the St. Louis Post Dispatch, "There were times this year I thought I was playing great, then I wouldn't play for a while," Kennedy said. "When that happened, it pretty much confirmed what was going on. That's it. I don't fit in the plans here now or for next year." Cardinals GM has confirmed that they have received Kennedy's request.In 2009, Kennedy will be in the last year of his three year deal he signed in 2007. It has been a disappointing return to the team that drafted him back in 1997. In a year and half with the Cardinals, Kennedy is only hitting .242.