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Cardinals Interested In Chris Davis

By Steve Adams | November 20, 2015 at 1:56pm CDT

The Cardinals are interested in first baseman Chris Davis and have spoken to agent Scott Boras about the slugger since the onset of free agency, reports Jon Morosi of FOX Sports. Morosi adds that one element said to intrigue the Cardinals is the fact that Davis started games at first base, third base and in the corner outfield for Baltimore this past season.

Davis, 30 in March, is coming off a 47-homer season in which he batted .262/.361/.562 and is also the Major League leader in home runs dating back to 2012. He’d be a huge boost to a Cardinals lineup that ranked 25th in the Majors in homers and 24th in runs scored last season, though the price tag will likely be steep. MLBTR’s Tim Dierkes projected a six-year, $144MM contract for Davis in his free agent profile (and picked him to land in St. Louis on MLBTR’s Top 50 list), and it’d be a surprise to me if Boras wasn’t eyeing at least a seven-year contract given Davis’ prodigious power.

The Cardinals do have a left-handed option with some power at first base in the form of Matt Adams, but a severe tear in Adams’ quadriceps sidelined him for the final four months of the 2015 campaign. And Adams, while serving as a productive hitter in his big league career to date (.276/.316/.451 in 337 games) isn’t on the same level as Davis in terms of offensive potential. A Davis signing could make Adams into a trade candidate or a bench piece that fills in at first place should Davis start at a different position on a given day.

St. Louis is exploring multiple avenues this offseason as it looks to replace not only free agents Jason Heyward and John Lackey but also right-hander Lance Lynn, who will miss the 2016 campaign due to Tommy John surgery. The Cardinals figure to be one of the most oft-speculated-about teams this winter, as they’re one of just a few clubs that is being linked to top-of-the-market position players and pitchers alike. As Morosi notes, St. Louis appears poised to spend aggressively given needs around the roster and a new television contract that will funnel in additional revenue in the near future.

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  1. cardfan2011

    10 years ago

    I doubt they actually come through with it. Hed be an improvement in power, but they also have Heyward to consider as well as starter to fill in for Lynn.

    Reply
    • rogerwilco

      10 years ago

      I think Chris Davis would be a replacement to Heyward. Talks for Davis would not interfere with talks for a SP. The Cardinals can afford to upgrade both.

      Reply
      • cardfan2011

        10 years ago

        Yes, but im hearing talks about them pursuing Price or Greinke. So they cant afford Heyward and Davis, then Id assume the same for Price/Greinke and Davis. Theyll need to choose wisely as they have always

        Reply
        • Rally Weimaraner

          10 years ago

          No but Davis and a lower tier starter, someone like Scott Kazmir, is a possibility

          Reply
          • hallzilla 2

            10 years ago

            That would be excellent.

            Reply
        • derpatato

          10 years ago

          Yeah. I’m not a jerk. It just gets old seeing posts from daily board users with ‘sources’. If board members had sources their lifestyle would be too hectic to post online. Sorry winners associate with winners not Joe Schmoe.

          Reply
        • teufelshunde4

          10 years ago

          Price or Greinke will not be Cards… People need to get that…. Just like Cole Hamels was never gonna be a Cardinal.

          Reply
          • rogerwilco

            10 years ago

            Boy, you’re negative.

            Reply
          • genius.gm.on.mlb.the.show

            10 years ago

            I think I’m speaking for my fellow NL fans when I say, I hope you’re right

            Reply
        • lsd265

          10 years ago

          That last sentence was spot on.

          Reply
      • derpatato

        10 years ago

        Replace Hayward, God no

        Reply
    • Rally Weimaraner

      10 years ago

      Wont Adam Wainwright be back next year? He can fill Lynn’s spot in the rotation.

      Reply
      • rogerwilco

        10 years ago

        They need someone to fill Lackey’s spot too.

        Reply
        • Rally Weimaraner

          10 years ago

          True but I think they will try and re-sign Lackey. If he gets too pricy they can always turn to a lower cost option like Scott Kazmir, J.A. Happ, Hisashi Iwakuma, Mike Leake or Jeff Samardzija. There is a much larger and more varied group of starters available this off season.

          Reply
        • stl_cards16 2

          10 years ago

          Wainwright, Martinez, Wacha, Garcia, Cooney, Lyons, Gonzales is still a pretty good rotation. I don’t think the rotation is as big of a need as some are making ut out to be. I wouldn’t be surprised if they dabble in the pitching market, but I think they’ll come up short. The need is just not big enough to hand out a huge contract.

          Reply
          • andyb

            10 years ago

            It’s a pretty risky rotation for a world series contender.

            Reply
    • RedFeather

      10 years ago

      Cards don’t need to overpay for defense.. Id love for the Redbirds to sign Crush Davis and maybe a Zimmerman before spending 200 million (which they won’t) on a young “assuming” superstar. Sounds like a Carl Crawford deal to me.. Let the Yankees or better yet the cubbies overpay for him.

      Reply
  2. Bringbacktheblue

    10 years ago

    What do guys want for Matt Adams? Padres fan here.

    Reply
    • cardfan2011

      10 years ago

      Would you happen to take Moss? haha

      Reply
      • Bringbacktheblue

        10 years ago

        For Melvin Upton

        Reply
    • rogerwilco

      10 years ago

      Wil Myers… But I’m not the GM so I’m allowed to make such audacious requests. 🙂

      Reply
      • Lance

        10 years ago

        Keeping Myers on the field and off the DL has been a problem.

        Reply
        • rogerwilco

          10 years ago

          Seems like an even trade then.

          Reply
      • RedFeather

        10 years ago

        Id take Myers for Adams straight up

        Reply
    • Lance

      10 years ago

      Adams is strictly a platoon guy. He’s less than a .200 hitter against LHP.

      Reply
      • teufelshunde4

        10 years ago

        Adams OPS+ vs LH is beyond bad.. 43 OPS+ vs LH

        Reply
    • SixFlagsMagicPadres

      10 years ago

      They would probably want to start with Tyson Ross.

      Reply
      • RedFeather

        10 years ago

        Adams for Ross and a $50 gift card to Petco.. Make it happen SixFags

        Reply
    • RedFeather

      10 years ago

      A $50 gift card to Petco?

      Reply
    • andyb

      10 years ago

      Cards need middle infield depth and a good left handed reliever, have either of those available.

      If not we’ll take the best prospect we can get. David Freese for Jim Edmonds worked out for us, we’ll take a similar type of prospect.

      Reply
  3. Rally Weimaraner

    10 years ago

    Davis did not start or play any games at 3B this past season, he did start 19 games at 3B in 2014 but none in 2015.

    Reply
  4. moe 3

    10 years ago

    I say sign Davis Heyward and Mark Burelee

    Reply
    • RedFeather

      10 years ago

      Who’s “Mark Burelee”?

      Reply
      • derpatato

        10 years ago

        High priced restaurant food

        Reply
  5. mdbaseball05

    10 years ago

    I would love to see the Mariners go and trade for Adams if the Cards sign Davis. Actually, the Mariners should trade for Adams and sign Heyward.

    Reply
    • Rally Weimaraner

      10 years ago

      Doubt we’ll see a big money FA signing by Dipoto, he made it pretty clear he would much rather stick to the trade market.

      Reply
  6. Francys01

    10 years ago

    As a Cardinals fan I believe the Cards should try to get Freddie Freeman even though the Braves have said he will not be traded because Chris Davis will be very expensive to sign. With the money that we could give to Chris Davis we could sign David Price or Heyward.

    Reply
    • Rally Weimaraner

      10 years ago

      With 6/118 remaining on his contract Freeman isn’t exactly cheap; and, that is without even considering the prospect cost.

      Reply
      • bravesred 2

        10 years ago

        You can probably say goodbye to Carlos Martinez.

        Reply
      • bravesred 2

        10 years ago

        You can probably say goodbye to Carlos Martinez.

        Reply
    • monroe_says

      10 years ago

      Braves GM John Coppolella said, “I cannot make it any more clear: We are not trading Freddie Freeman. We are not. I’d give my right arm before we trade Freddie Freeman. It is not happening.”

      Not sure what it would take to get Coppolella’s right arm, but the Cardinals should totally go for it.

      Reply
      • rogerwilco

        10 years ago

        If for nothing else, the endless fun of being able to wave it at him when they play the Braves would make the whole thing worth it.

        Reply
        • monroe_says

          10 years ago

          That’s a Tomahawk chop I could get into.

          Reply
    • legit1213

      10 years ago

      And the available farm talent isn’t as robust as a couple years ago. Freeman’s awesome, but it’s rumored he has wrist issues…

      Reply
      • RedFeather

        10 years ago

        Freeman is NOT going to be traded to the Cardinals.. There is absoutely no reason to take on that contract and give up prospects which ATL is looking for..

        Reply
    • RedFeather

      10 years ago

      Davis would realistically cost 120M-130M over six years.. Id rather see the Cards stick Poscotty in 1B than trade for Freddie Freeman.. get real

      Reply
    • Cletis

      10 years ago

      That sounds good, but check the amount money on the back end of Freeman’s contract. It’s substantial, $20mm , so I don’t see where they could sign top tiered FA’s and do that too.

      Reply
    • Lanidrac

      10 years ago

      No thank you. The Cards have money available but can’t afford to give up their cheap, young talent. It’s a huge waste of money to trade for Freeman with a package headlined by either Grichuk or Piscotty when you’d get perfectly adequate production and a MUCH cheaper price by just keeping the young outfielder instead.

      Reply
      • Outlaws12

        10 years ago

        Piscotty is not going anywhere o be traded. I think is Cards fans would revolt. We love our home grown talent.

        Reply
    • vamosbravos

      10 years ago

      Yeah & as a Braves fan, I want us to get Heyward back in a trade for Michael Bourn, straight up. o_O

      Reply
  7. derpatato

    10 years ago

    No, no and no. Not a long-term solution. After we re-sign Heyward and after we address the pitching. Then yeah, sure 3 years 28 million.

    Or, we could not and keep Piscotti as a utility man this year for 1st, OF and even 3B. Holliday won’t be here longer, either will Peralta. Molina sure as he’ll won’t get a deal like he got last time.

    2017 OF: Piscotty Grichuk and Heyward. Any other combination is just dumb.

    Baseball isn’t about just the upcoming season.

    Carp
    Heyward
    Grichuk
    Davis
    Piscotty

    Looks better than any alternative for years to come. The Jay, Adams and Bourjous experiments are over. They can be used to address bullpen needs. All are you enough for other teams to take a flyer on.

    Reply
  8. mikeerwin

    10 years ago

    I really think they could pull off Davis and one of the 4 top starters on the free agent list. I’m sure just like so many of us fans we would love to see 2 huge names come into St.Louis.

    Reply
    • rogerwilco

      10 years ago

      Yeah, I’m kinda wondering where all the know-it-alls on this thread are getting their information. They obviously didn’t read the part that says the Cardinals just signed a huge TV contract. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Cardinals signed a top position player and a top starting pitcher this off-season.

      Reply
  9. timyanks

    10 years ago

    sign justin Morneau instead of chris davis.

    Reply
    • RedFeather

      10 years ago

      Im giving you another “done vote”…

      Reply
      • timyanks

        10 years ago

        same here

        Reply
        • RedFeather

          10 years ago

          Well now I gave you an up vote.. so we have just evened out.. touché sir

          Reply
  10. teufelshunde4

    10 years ago

    This rumor is total crap…… A Boras client who is gonna reach for top dollar on market… Just not in the Cards model…

    Reply
    • rogerwilco

      10 years ago

      Matt Holiday is a Scott Boras client and was considered a top free agent at the time of his signing. It’s not unheard of. It’s just been awhile since they’ve had to.

      Reply
    • andyb

      10 years ago

      It’s not because he’s a boras client, it’s because he’s not a cardinals type of hitter. Makes way too little contact. Agents like to claim that the Cardinals are in on players because Mozeilak will not confirm or deny any rumors, which allows agents to use the cardinals as leverage for other teams. Cards do not want Davis.

      Reply
  11. Lanidrac

    10 years ago

    The Cards want to spend big on a bat, whether its Heyward, Davis, or someone else, but they won’t be going after a frontline starter. (I doubt they’d be able to afford two mega contracts this offseason, anyway.) They already have an ace and one of the best front four in baseball in Wainwright, Garcia, Wacha, and Martinez, along with Lynn returning in 2017 and several promising pitching prospects in the pipeline. It is a brittle rotation, though, so all they really need is a durable innings eater on a one or two year contract. Is 2016 the year Mark Burhle (sp?) finally realizes his dream of pitching for St. Louis?

    Reply
  12. rogerwilco

    10 years ago

    I love when ordinary commentators say things like “They wont….” or “They’ll never…” as if they know the team’s thinking. Nobody really thought Albert Pujols would sign with the Angels for 10 years…

    Reply
  13. ericjeter

    10 years ago

    Maybe they should get online and see what Houston would do in the same situation

    Reply
  14. Cletis

    10 years ago

    I’d love to see the Cardinals spend big Money on some quality, top tiered Free Agents, as would another 3 million Cards fans. But…. We hope for this every year. And every year the Cardinals name is mentioned as interested in a top Free Agent. And every year the Cardinals decide to pick the low hanging fruit. The low hanging fruit spoils by mid-season. Good enough for the regular season, but not strong enough to win a World Series. The core of the team is getting older, but with a couple of top tiered FA’s this core can bring us another ring. Without them, the Cards will be just another better than average team. I sure hope the rumors are true and the owners are sincere about seeking a strong bat, and a #1 pitcher. To go along with our good but suspect to injury pitching staff.

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