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Athletics acquire INF Kennedy from Rays (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

The Oakland Athletics have acquired infielder Adam Kennedy from the Tampa Bay Rays for a player to be named. Kennedy, the 2002 ALCS MVP while with the Angels, will be assigned to Oakland's Triple-A affiliate in Sacramento. Kennedy had been with the Rays' affiliate in Durham after signing a minor league contract in February, batting .280 in 23 games.