Kendrick deal gives Rockies’ rotation a veteran presence

Kyle Kendrick, who officially joined the Rockies on Wednesday on a one-year, $5.5 million contract, said he welcomes the challenge of helping a young staff. It’s the way Roy Halladay, Roy Oswalt, Cliff Lee, Cole Hamels and Jamie Moyer were there for him as he went 74-68 with a 4.42 ERA in 226 games (185 starts) with the Phillies.