by KoopaTroopa211 » Sun Dec 16, 2007 12:02 am
A good move by the Cardinals; they sold him while they could and got something in return (though I admit I'd never heard of David Freese).
I know that San Diego is desperate for a starting outfielder after being turned down by Cameron, Bradley, and Fukudome, but I personally would have looked elsewhere. He's getting older by the minute, is an injury risk, and his offense is on the decline (especially against left-handed pitchers). It's a good thing the Padres didn't give up much to get him; they can't expect a whole lot out of Jimmy Baseball these days.
It's a shame Colby Rasmus won't be ready for the jump until September at the very earliest; the transition would have been perfect. Until then, Rick Ankiel is probably the starting CF.