The Associated Press
The Associated Press
PHOENIX – The Oakland Athletics acquired left-hander Brad Halsey from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for right-hander Juan Cruz yesterday.
Halsey, acquired by the Diamondbacks as part of the trade that sent Randy Johnson to the New York Yankees, was 8-12 with a 4.61 ERA last year for Arizona.
He made 28 appearances, including 26 starts.
Cruz, who spent last season shuttling between Oakland and Triple-A Sacramento of the Pacific Coast League, pitched in 28 games with the A’s last year, all in relief.
“I feel positive,” Cruz said. “We have a good team here, but I feel good about the opportunity. It’s a good chance.”
Cruz, whom the A’s obtained in the trade that sent Tim Hudson to the Atlanta Braves, has not allowed an earned run in 10 1/3 innings this spring.
Cruz also has pitched for the Braves and Chicago Cubs during his four-year career.