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.

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