Don’t let the door hit you in the Bowener on your way out.CHICAGO–ESPN reports that the Cubs have acquired catcher Jason Kendall from the Oakland Athletics for catcher Rob Bowen. Kendall is struggling this season, batting only .226 with a .261 OBP. However, Kendall is a lifetime .298 hitter with a .375 OBP. The Cubs also sent a minor league player to the A’s. HJE will have the name of the second player as soon as possible.

UPDATE: The Cubs gave up Jerry Blevins along with Bowen.