Infielder Adam Kennedy is planning to make a comeback attempt in 2014, MLBTR has learned. Kennedy, who will turn 38 in January, sat out the 2013 season and will work out for Major League teams in the second week of January.
Kennedy batted a solid .262/.345/.357 with a pair of homers in 201 plate appearances for the Dodgers in 2012. Though he's played primarily second base throughout a 14-season big league career, Kennedy also has significant experience at third base and first base. He is a career .272/.327/.384 batter in 6055 Major League plate appearances. Kennedy won a World Series with the 2002 Angels and took home ALCS MVP honors on the strength of a three-homer game against the Twins that sent the Halos to the Fall Classic.
Bryan 15
Angels traded away two fan favorites. Come on, sign an old one back!
MikeTroutForMayor
Angels got Kennedy in the Jim Edmonds deal. He left for STL again via Free Agency.
Alex Mejia
He’s talking about trading Trumbo and Bourjos. I also would like to have AK back, just for memory’s sake.
MikeTroutForMayor
Ah got it. My mistake.
Josh Blackfeild
Although it might be kinda fun, what exactly would he do to help the Angels?
Alex Mejia
Nothing, we just want to feel good about 2014 lol
Bryan 15
PR move…
Josh Blackfeild
We should bring back GA and Tim Salmon then.
Bryan 15
They both do some broadcasting
clydefrog13
I’d rather have Scot Shields back to replace Butcher if we’re going down memory lane.
Alex Mejia
You and me both brother. I miss Scot Shields like crazy.
Josh Blackfeild
As a coach maybe. Not as a player.
JJ 3
Mulder and now Adam kennedy. That what happens when 37^ years old players get overpay.
Rally Weimaraner
Ya Kennedy was really overpaid making 800 K last time he played…
JJ 3
Kennedy didnt play last year.
Josh Blackfeild
Colon will get overpaid big time too.
TLG Marketing
AK to the Halos would be most excellent.
416jays
The 2002 angels… One of my favorite ever!!!
coreif
Yankees to play 2nd base.
Ben_Cherington
Whats on second.
Spencer James
Cleats filled by Kelly Johnson and/or Brendan Ryan.
Ben_Cherington
No, Whats on second!
Rally Weimaraner
Adam Kennedy was an awesome Angel, there’s not much of a place for him on the team with Kendrick, Green and Freese on the roster but I would like to have him back in the clubhouse. Great personality.
Kevin Wisla
CF Nook Logan, 2B Adam Kennedy, SP Mark Mulder
We’re starting to form a squad here guys.
Randy Greene
I hear Ozzie Smith’s still got some moves…
Jaysfan724
When is that Mo Vaughn comeback happening?
Josh Blackfeild
I’d pay to see that happen.
JacobyWanKenobi
2014 year of the comeback
Spencer James
Cashman: Can he man second or third base?
Josh Blackfeild
Nope.
Spencer James
*signs him to a 3/$24MM to play OF/DH*
Josh Blackfeild
Jammie Moyer is soon to follow in a comeback.
LAAdesign
Lol
Osiris Torres
Hopefully he gets a shot. Was my favorite player before Vladimir came to the team. best of luck to him.
Christian K Breedlove
My favorite player ever. Get him back, Angels!
Melvin McMurf
in other news, melvin mcmurf annoucing he is also coming out of retirement to pitch for the dodgers. unfortunely, melvin strained his elbow signing his contract and is out for the season.