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Moebarguy
I don’t see Geoff Blum as an improvement over their current internal options…
rayking
I wholeheartedly agree; even though Felipe has been slumping (and his two errors cost us the Milwaukee game Tuesday night), he certainly is preferable to Blum.
Inge would be ideal, but I doubt that he will clear waivers. Counsell would at least provide a defensive upgrade to Lopez, but the StL Post Dispatch indicated that the Brewers GM Doug Melvin is asking a lot for him. Wigginton would have been nice, but reportedly he was claimed and the O’s pulled him back.
That leaves us with Encarnacion (cleared waivers) and Peralta (waiver status unknown). Encarnacion and Peralta would be what Bill Simmons calls “the poo poo platter.”
We also have Gotay putting up decent numbers at AAA but the fact he hasn’t been called up at all this season suggests that management lacks faith in him.
In summary – it doesn’t look good.
Moebarguy
At least a guy like EE has noticeable talent with the bat. Maybe a team like the Cardinals would do him well…
rayking
I wouldn’t mind giving EE a shot. He probably is the best option available (currently considering Inge “unavailable” unless he somehow clears waivers).
roebirds
Indeed, Blum is subpar defensively at 3rd, and has a weaker bat than Lopez. What would be the point?
Obviously Inge would be a good fit, but I doubt he’d clear waivers. Encarnacion may be the best bet for an upgrade, though I don’t think his D is that great either. Figgins would be nice if he cleared waivers, it would give the Cards a legitimate leadoff man for the first time in I can’t remember how long.
Moebarguy
Maybe a Figgins/Lohse swap…
jason
Thats is what ive been saying for weeks!!!
redsandyanksfan
And the Mariners would want Kyle Lohse why?
Kehi7
If the Cardinals do anything, I prefer we try to get Inge over any of the others.
jason
FIGGINS!!!!!!!
Craig Cutler
You guys said it, Geoff Blum won’t do us any good Mo. You’ll have to do better than that.
Todd
BLUM is a 3B fail. Inge would be OK. EE has “upside” but in reality will probably belt 2 HR in his first game and then bat .209 for the rest of the season.
motiger68
I would give Geoff Blum a shot because it doesn’t look good for Brandon Inge or Edwin Encarnacion. If the Cardinals make the deal, we could finally move Felipe Lopez out of 3B and move him to his more natural position which is 2B or shortstop. I wish the cardinals would go after Figgins because he would be an upgrade to what we have right now.
PujolsHollidayWestbrook
Cardinals just traded for Pedro Feliz.
jason
Horrible!!