John Mozeliak Discusses Adam Kennedy Release With Bernie Miklasz On 1380 AM

• Could not find a trading partner for Adam Kennedy.
• Him and Tony LaRussa came to the decision together, LaRussa made very good points on letting him walk.
• Thinks that he would not be able to handle the competition in camp very well.
• There was enough depth and confidence in the farm system to go ahead with the release.
• Doing what's best for the organization in eating Kennedy's contract.
• Brendan Ryan, Brian Barden, Joe Thurston, Skip Schumaker, Jarrett Hoffpauir, and Tyler Greene competing for spot.
• Looking for somebody who can handle the glove and hit at then plate.
• Schumaker is excited about trying out at second, needs to make the adjustments defensively.
• Ryan needs to prove himself offensively.
• Barden's bat hasn't shown in the majors unlike Triple-A, but hasn't had that many chances.
• Thurston very versatile, playing infield and outfield.
• Hoffpauir range is limited and stepped back in 2008 at the plate.
• Greene could be something special, great AFL showing.
• No need to make a deal at this time, will decide as camp moves along.

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