Joe Kennedy dead at 28

Free agent pitcher Joe Kennedy died early Friday morning while at home with his family in Florida. The cause of death is still undetermined. In 7 years in the majors , Kennedy started his career with the Devil Rays for three seasons. Since 2004, Kennedy had two stints each with Colorado and Oakland. He started the 2007 season with Oakland, was claimed off waivers in August by Arizona, then designated for assignment before being signed by the Blue Jays on Aug. 29. Kennedy pitched his last game on September 29, 2007.