Phils get Kendrick from Dodgers

PHILADELPHIA— The Phillies got the veteran hitter they wanted, acquiring Howie Kendrick from the Los Angeles Dodgers for first baseman Darin Ruf and utility man Darnell Sweeney. A 2011AL all-star, Kendrick hit .255 with 26 doubles, eight home runs, 40 RBIs, and10 stolen bases last season. The 33-year-old Kendrick, a career .289 hitter, made 123 starts — 79 in left field, 23 at second base,14 at third base and seven at first base. He will likely be the Phillies’ starting left fielder.