Cards make a move at third, literally…

June 14, 2009 | Clark | Comments 0

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So I just got done watching Cliff Lee, a lefty, dispatch the Cardinals with all haste (even if the ump was being a little generous – and he was – did you see that pitch to Tyler Greene?  WOW) and was checking daily scores and more importantly my fantasy baseball league when I noticed news that Khalil Greene is being moved to third base.

There’s a quick write up on STLToday.com – Khalil Greene header back to Memphis to play 3B – by Derrick Gould – noting how the club has noticed Greene’s timing issues at SS and more importantly, the play of Ryan and T. Greene.  So the team has decided to move K. Greene “back” to third where he won a Golden Spikes Award.  Yippee.

I’ll play ball here and see where this goes.  What is there to lose and you can’t blame the club for trying to get something out of the six and a half million dollar hole they currently have with Greene.  Just don’t hit the man clean up, ok Tony?  And get ready folks, Luddy is about to get HOT.  You can just tell by watching him hit the ball the last few games.

Setting tonight aside, the offense had been hot during the last few days, which prompted Dewitt’s recent comments, noting a big trade is not likely “at this time.”  He basically talked about “dry powder” again, even if he says he won’t use the term again because he was called to the mats about it.  Am I disappointed in this?  Yes.  Did I expect it after a few offensive games?  Yes.  Do I understand this isn’t PlayStation baseball and trades just don’t happen at the click of a button and that many teams still think they’re in it?  Yes.  Do I agree with it?  Hell no.

The Cardinals need another bat and probably a starting pitcher.  There are moves out there to be had that will be salary dumps (or simply meeting a certain pitchers demands – not Glavine), these should be easy for the Cardinals since they claim there’s money there.  And, please, no more “for the right player” stuff.  That’s such a loaded statement it’s not even funny.  Dealing the prospects is another matter.  I would never make the trade Atlanta did to get McLouth, that was a lot and while I like McLouth, I don’t like him that much.   So I agree with caution and the youth movement here, but again, it depends on what you get back.  You can’t give up the farm for a Tejada or DeRosa, just can’t do it.  But then again,  I don’t think you’d have to give up the farm for those guys…but to be fair, I don’t know the asking price.  You know who might be a nice fit with the money and player cost?  Russel Branyan…stay tuned folks.

My past few posts have been very critical of the Cardinals management, so it’s only fair that I give them kudos for the recent draft.  The Miller move was perfect and according to Whiteyball founder Dustin, the subsequent early round move were really good as well.  They need to get him signed, but here’s a job well done to the organization for what could prove to be a stellar first round pick.  Here’s hoping he lives up to those lofty comparisons and that some of the other picks bring us happy returns from the minors soon, cheers!

Clark

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