September 5, 2010

Cards acquire Westbrook; trade Ludwick; Royals trade Ankiel

by Associated Press

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By Joe Hickman

Story Published: Jul 31, 2010 at 8:50 PM CDT

Story Updated: Jul 31, 2010 at 9:45 PM CDT

The St. Louis Cardinals have acquired pitcher Jake Westbrook from Cleveland and also sent outfielder Ryan Ludwick to the San Diego Padres.

The three-team trade involving a pair of division leaders was announced Saturday.

The NL Central-leading Cardinals got Westbrook and cash. They also got minor league pitcher Nick Greenwood from San Diego.

The NL West-leading Padres acquired Ludwick. The Indians got Double-A right-hander Corey Kluber from San Diego.

The NL East-leading Atlanta Braves have acquired outfielder Rick Ankiel, reliever Kyle Farnsworth and cash from the Kansas City Royals in a five-player deal.

Atlanta sent pitchers Tim Collins and Jesse Chavez and outfielder Gregor Blanco to Kansas City on Saturday.

The 31-year-old Ankiel hit .261 with four home runs and 15 RBIs in 27 games for Kansas City.

The 34-year-old Farnsworth is 3-0 with a 2.42 ERA.

Royals manager Ned Yost has received a two-year contract extension that would keep him in charge of Kansas City through the 2012 season.

Royals general manager Dayton Moore announced the extension Saturday.

Yost joined the Royals' front office on Jan. 13 as special adviser to baseball operations before replacing manager Trey Hillman, who was fired May 13. The Royals were 31-37 entering Saturday night's game since Yost took over.

Yost managed the Milwaukee Brewers to a 457-502 record from 2003-08, and was a member of the Atlanta Braves coaching staff from 1991-2002.

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