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Cardinals Shopping Greene

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Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe mentions the Cardinals are trying to trade Khalil Greene, who is struggling mightily in a contract year as a result of reported anxiety problems. Whenever a shortstop hits the block, it seems the Boston media has to consider the possibility. The position has been a black hole for the team since 2004. Cafardo says:

"The Cardinals are shopping Khalil Greene, and have inquired with the Sox about their interest. Greene is hitting .210 with two homers and 14 RBIs and has committed six errors. Bobby Crosby is hovering around .200 in Oakland. Are either the answer? The Sox appear to have enough offense that obtaining a defensive specialist could tide them over."

While a change of scenery may be what Greene needs, Boston may not be the best fit given the anxiety problems. Still, Cafardo explores the option because "frustration is beginning to build among other Sox players" due to poor defense from Julio Lugo and Nick Green. With his struggles, the Cardinals will have to eat some of his $6.5MM salary.

Jed Lowrie is expected back from wrist surgery after the All Star break.

Gammons On Peavy, Greene, Holliday

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More rumors from ESPN.com's Peter Gammons in his latest column:

  • Gammons says it made sense for Kenny Williams to try to deal for Jake Peavy because the AL Central is winnable and Gordon Beckham wasn't part of the deal.
  • Gammons expects teams to be wary of no-trade clauses after seeing Peavy thwart the Padres' plans to deal him.  
  • Nats GM Mike Rizzo wants to deal now, while more teams are in the pennant race and remain possible buyers.  
  • Rizzo would like to improve his bullpen, which has an ERA nearing 7.00. 
  • The Red Sox want to wait on David Ortiz and plan on giving him the chance to start hitting. He finally homered this week, but has struck out in seven of his last 20 plate appearances. 
  • Gammons believes it makes sense for the Cardinals to see if the Red Sox have interest in Khalil Greene.  
  • Billy Beane may face a limited market for Matt Holliday if he decides to trade the left fielder in July. 

Cardinals Waiting For Glaus, Could Deal Later

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According to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch the Cardinals are waiting to see how much Troy Glaus can contribute to the team before deciding whether to deal for a third baseman or rely on the current roster. Brian Barden, Tyler Greene, Brendan Ryan and Joe Thurston are all options for the Cards at third. Brett Wallace, last year's first round draft pick, just started at Triple A and isn't about to be called up soon.

GM John Mozeliak says the team won't look to make a trade until Glaus's future is more certain. However, if Glaus won't be able to contribute, Mozeliak says he has the chips to make a deal.

"Do we have the resources to do it? I think we do."

Cardinals officials were mum on the possibility of acquiring Mark DeRosa from the Indians.

Cardinals Could Acquire A Third Baseman

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Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch talked to Cardinals GM John Mozeliak, who said the Cardinals could look outside the organization for a third baseman if they get bad news about Troy Glaus next month.  The team's current third basemen, mainly Brian Barden and Joe Thurston, have provided a .243/.323/.357 line.  Mozeliak says top prospect Brett Wallace is not under consideration.

Who might be available for trade?  Mark DeRosa, Garrett Atkins, Melvin Mora, and Adrian Beltre seem like possibilities.

Miguel Angel Sano Drawing Attention

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Miguel Angel Sano, a 15 year-old shortstop from the Dominican Republic, is coveted by all 30 teams according to Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.  He'll turn 16 in May.  The signing period for international free agents begins July 2nd.  Kovacevic says Sano could command a bonus of $3MM.

Kovacevic says the Pirates are one of the favorites for Sano.  GlobalPost has an informative video about the kid.  In the clip, Sano wears apparel representing the Blue Jays, Cubs, and Cardinals at various times, for what it's worth.  He was wearing an A's jersey when ESPN's Jorge Arangure Jr. and Luke Cyphers saw him.  Sano is not worried about proving he's 15 years old, saying in the video, "Let them investigate me."  To read a bit about his personality, check out this blog post.

Rosenthal On Yankees, Acta, Pedro

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The latest from Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports…

  • The Yankees' bullpen ranks 12th in the AL with a 6.47 ERA in 64 innings.  Rosenthal learned that GM Brian Cashman isn't interested in any of the available relievers, and the plan seems to be to let them pitch their way out of the funk.  Early offenders include Jose Veras, Edwar Ramirez, and Damaso Marte.  Plus, Brian Bruney is out with an elbow injury.
  • Rosenthal explains some of the criticisms of Nationals manager Manny Acta.  He does not think a firing is imminent, but Acta may not make it through the year.
  • David Ortiz on Pedro Martinez: "When I saw him pitch, I had hot flashes of when he was here."
  • Rosenthal notes the team-friendly nature of Albert Pujols' current seven-year, $100MM contract.

Odds & Ends: Nady, Doumit, Boyer

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Cardinals Acquire Blaine Boyer For Brian Barton

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According to a press release, the Cardinals acquired reliever Blaine Boyer from the Braves for outfielder Brian Barton.

Boyer, 27, was designated for assignment on Saturday to make room for Jo-Jo Reyes.  When he's right, Boyer is able to get strikeouts and groundballs.  Last year he dealt with a sore knee.

Barton, 26, was taken by the Cardinals from the Indians in the 2007 Rule 5 draft.  He hit .268/.354/.392 in 179 plate appearances last year while playing mostly left field.  Barton, an aerospace engineering major in college, was a well-regarded five-tool player prior to a 2006 knee injury.  Atlanta's less-crowded outfield should present a better opportunity than St. Louis, though Barton will initially head to Triple A.

Odds & Ends: Bonifacio, Jimenez, Darvish

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Heyman On Eckstein, Peavy, Pedro

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SI.com's Jon Heyman has a new column up…

  • The Mets apparently had interest last winter in signing David Eckstein as a backup for $1-2MM, but he preferred to take $850K to start at second base for the Padres.
  • Heyman looks at the Jake Peavy situation.  He learned that new CEO Jeff Moorad "didn't believe the economic downturn and slumping late-winter market would inhibit suitors for Peavy, who has $63 million and four years left on his contract."  That said, we know Moorad is willing to keep Peavy this year.  And Peavy may be happiest in San Diego, according to Heyman.
  • Pedro Martinez has fielded calls from several teams since the season began.  Heyman speculates on the Dodgers, Indians, Phillies, Brewers, Pirates, D'Backs, and Mets as possibilities.  And what about the Cardinals, who just lost Chris Carpenter for a while?
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