The Diamonbacks acquired Joe Kennedy off waivers on August 4. It was a really minor move, but according to Jack Macgruder of the East Valley Tribune Kennedy has something to say to the A’s.

If it’s true, then it’s a dirty move by the Athletics. Kennedy agreed to what the reporter was asking which was the reason for the A’s moving him from the rotation. If the A’s made that move for financial reasons then it is disgusting…but that’s just my point of view. To remove him from the rotation because of his incentives is the same as making a promise in bad faith. If the A’s knew they wouldn’t be able to afford that then why did they bother agreeing to the contract?

Kennedy’s answer to the question was “Do the math.” I did the math, Joe and as it turns out, the A’s had a valid reason for moving you from the rotation. You kinda stink. This year Kennedy has more BB’s than Ks. Guys like Macay McBride are allowed to have horrible ratios like that. McBride is still young. Kennedy’s a veteran. That’s inexcusable.

I am with Kennedy on the whole salary thing, but up to a point.