According to Ken Rosenthal, the Cardinals have traded for Tigers lefty Mike Maroth. Maroth, a 30 year-old southpaw, is most famous for his 21 loss season in 2003.
Maroth has always been hittable, but his normally fine control has been off this year. He seems to be healthy following surgery to remove bone chips in his elbow over a year ago. Maroth makes $2.95MM this year and won’t be a free agent until after 2008. It’s a smart move by Walt Jocketty, who, by the way, could be looking to leave the Cardinals after this season or 2008.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch says the deal was finalized today and it’s for a player to be named later.
