The St. Louis Cardinals have acquired righthanded starting pitcher Jake Westbrook and cash considerations from the Cleveland Indians in a three-team trade that sends right fielder Ryan Ludwick to the San Diego Padres. The Cardinals receive minor-league lefthander Nick Greenwood from the Padres, and the Indians get minor-league righthander Corey Kluber from San Diego. The Cardinals confirmed the moves via a press release. Westbrook, 32, was 6-7 with a 4.65 ERA for the struggling Indians. Greenwood has been assigned to Class A Quad Cities. Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak cited Westbrook as someone the organization had eyed "for a good period of time." The deal, which began to firm Friday night, apparently involved Westbrook modifying a $2 million trade bonus. He is still owed nearly $4 million as the pro-rated portion of his $11 million salary. The Indians will assume a portion of his leftover salary. Late this morning, the Indians scratched Westbrook from his scheduled start against the Toronto Blue Jays. Ludwick's involvement represents an abrupt twist for a club that has struggled offensively for much of the season. Read more: http://www.stltoday.com/sports/base...cle_e4233caa-9cc5-11df-9c0a-00127992bc8b.html
