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Lou sent Milton Bradley home?
***Official 2009 N.L. Central Thread*** Congrats to the Cardinals***
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Go get the checkbook, Hendry
its going to be REAL interesting to see if Lou plays Milton tomorrow.... I doubt because Lou is losing control of that clubhouse. You can't have a guy whois performing as poorly as Bradley show you up
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Go get the checkbook, Hendry
its going to be REAL interesting to see if Lou plays Milton tomorrow.... I doubt because Lou is losing control of that clubhouse. You can't have a guy whois performing as poorly as Bradley show you up
arstyle27
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A win is nice but doesn't really feel that good....we still suck.
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Lou said he was gonna have MB in the lineup tomorrow.
we suck.
we suck.
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Gotta love gettin shut down by Jeremy Sowers
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Sorry to disappoint Cubs fans, but last year was a fluke for him, Ryan Dumpster is back.
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Sox win
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Let's get the rubber game tomorrow.
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What a catch by Cameron
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My feelings exactly...........Albert goes 2-2 2 Hr`s 4RBI 2 walks today and we got the win. He is all of our offense lately.....They need to takeankiel out, all they gotta do is NOT throw a fast ball, and he will strike out.Originally Posted by FIRST B0RN
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Now that is a freaken win!
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Just reported on FSOhio DeRosa to the Cards for Chris Perez and a ptbnl.
And I hate watchin homer pitch.. I don't think he's ever gonna figure it out.
And I hate watchin homer pitch.. I don't think he's ever gonna figure it out.
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WHOA WHOA WHOA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
IS THIS FORREAL???????????????????????
The cardinals really want to win this year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I cant believe my eyes.......I cannot actually believe they made that trade.
Oh man.........I havent felt this way since the day we traded for Mark McGwire (Not that he helped us win)
Not that this is a big deal like the M.McG trade.......but they havent dont anything as far as trades in years.
IS THIS FORREAL???????????????????????
The cardinals really want to win this year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I cant believe my eyes.......I cannot actually believe they made that trade.
Oh man.........I havent felt this way since the day we traded for Mark McGwire (Not that he helped us win)
Not that this is a big deal like the M.McG trade.......but they havent dont anything as far as trades in years.
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Cubs fans should be pissed.
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Jim Hendry's job should be in jeopardy if the Cubs don't win the Central
Every move he's made has been the wrong one
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We are.
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[h3]Cardinals land versatile DeRosa[/h3]Perez, player to be named dealt to Indians
By Matthew Leach / MLB.com
06/28/09 12:20 AM ET
ST. LOUIS -- The deal that seemed too obvious not to happen, finally happened.
The Cardinals filled two needs in one move when they acquired infielder/outfielder Mark DeRosa from the Indians for right-handed reliever Chris Perez and a player to be named. DeRosa will primarily serve as the Cardinals' third baseman, and he also adds significant right-handed depth to a lineup that has had a very hard time against left-handed pitching.
He returns to a division where he is familiar, having played for the Cubs the past two years. He also returns to playoff contention, leaving a Cleveland team that has disappointed.
"You're disappointed because you want to hit the rewind button and start over here," he said. "I was just starting to get comfortable and get to know the guys. That's the toughest part. But I have a chance to play for a division title again and put myself in a great situation with a new team. I'll say my goodbyes and move on."
DeRosa, 34, is hitting .270 with a .342 on-base percentage and a .457 slugging percentage. He has largely played third base for the Indians and is expected to do the same in St. Louis, but his versatility is one of the traits that makes him appealing to the Cardinals. If Troy Glaus does return from offseason shoulder surgery -- and that remains an unknown -- DeRosa could play second base or the outfield.
"I think the nice thing about him is he can play third, he can play the outfield and he can play second base," general manager John Mozeliak said. "So he gives us a lot of flexibility. The big thing for us is the right-handed bat in our lineup. The balance of that will be a nice injection to our club."
A University of Pennsylvania product, DeRosa is in the final year of a three-year deal that pays him a guaranteed $5.5 million in 2009. He has raked left-handed pitching this year, posting a line of .339/.409/.661 against lefties. The Cardinals, meanwhile, rank second-to-last in the Major Leagues in batting average and slugging percentage against lefties, and fourth from the bottom in on-base percentage.
DeRosa is also highly regarded as a teammate and clubhouse presence, and the Cardinals know him well from facing him during his tenure with the Cubs.
"We've always admired him as a player," Mozeliak said. "The way he goes about his job is very professional, and when you look at what or club needed, we felt like he would be a great addition to this organization."
It became evident a move might be in the offing when DeRosa was held out of Cleveland's lineup on Saturday.
"I've been reading [trade rumors] every night," he said. "When the lineups went up today, I thought something might be up. I've been reading too much stuff to not think that something would eventually happen."
Perez, who turns 24 next month, is a hard-throwing reliever once believed to be the Cardinals' closer of the future. In 29 appearances this year, he is 1-1 with a 4.18 ERA, 30 strikeouts and 15 walks in 23 2/3 innings. However, the Cardinals are deep in right-handed relief, and Perez appeared to have been passed on the depth chart this year by Jason Motte.
A deal centered on DeRosa and Perez had appeared to make sense for quite some time, and had long been rumored. DeRosa addresses the Cards' most immediate needs, and his ability to play multiple positions makes him an ideal player for manager Tony La Russa. Cleveland, meanwhile, bolsters a bullpen that has been a sore spot all year.
"There was motivation on both sides," Mozeliak said. "When it was all said and done, it was something that we didn't want to see go away if we waited any longer. A lot has been made about how we've dealt with trades over the past year and half or so. This was something we were very reactive to. Rather than try to drag this out and see if our offense got better or see if we could get closer to the July 31 date, we though it would be best to be proactive."
Mozeliak declined to declare whether the Cardinals are now unable to make any more significant deals before the July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline.
Also unclear is what the move means to Khalil Greene, who had moved to third base upon his return from the disabled list. The Cardinals have been pleased with the play of Brendan Ryan and Tyler Greene, who stepped into the void when Khalil Greene received treatment for social anxiety disorder.
DeRosa will wear uniform No. 7 and is expected to join the Cardinals in time for their Sunday game at home against the Twins.
Matthew Leach is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
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im shocked we are only 4 games out really
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Alfonso Soriano is a joke in left field
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Valverde needs to go back on the DL ASAP
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Brewers lose, Cards lose, Cubs lose, Astros lose, Pirates lose...guess who won today?
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Well....derosa was no help today.
At least the brewers and cubs lost too.........we can't get any run support.
And this damn pineiro.....pitches a 2 hitter then gives up 4 runs I the first 2-3 innings.
Damn ludwick had a chance and popped up.
Well....now we face llincecum and cain (2 possible losses)
At least the brewers and cubs lost too.........we can't get any run support.
And this damn pineiro.....pitches a 2 hitter then gives up 4 runs I the first 2-3 innings.
Damn ludwick had a chance and popped up.
Well....now we face llincecum and cain (2 possible losses)
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Another reason why people should join the bandwagon on firing Jim Hendry. Not only does he let him go in antcipation of getting Jake Peavy, he sees DeRosabecoming a Cardinal. Geez, that is one bad GM. I think the Ricketts family will definetly fire him once they take full ownership. And I think Hendry knowsthat. Cuz he did absolutely nothing in trying to stop that deal from happening. Now we have two Cub killers that play for the Cards. Great job Hendry. Youdon't think DeRosa is going to smell blood and get some revenge when they play us?
2009 NL Central Champs, St Louis Cardinals. Get used to that. Fk Hendry.
I'm just stating the facts.
2009 NL Central Champs, St Louis Cardinals. Get used to that. Fk Hendry.
I'm just stating the facts.
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Another reason why people should join the bandwagon on firing Jim Hendry. Not only does he let him go in antcipation of getting Jake Peavy, he sees DeRosa becoming a Cardinal.
Besides that, look at what the Indians got for DeRosa, as opposed to what the Cubs did for him.
Assuming the PTBNL is at least a B prospect (potentially better... Jess Todd?), the Indians got more for three months of DeRosa than the Cubs did for a whole season of him.
Stevens, Archer and Gaub are all pitching very well in the minors, but none of them have the raw stuff, nor the upside that Perez does, and Perez already hasplenty of Major League experience at age 23.
