Indians Throw In The Towel Before All-Star Break, Trade Mark DeRosa
In a move that can only signify forfeiture of a season, the Indians traded away Mark DeRosa to St. Louis for a player to be named later. Anytime a player is traded away to a contender for a player to be named later, it usually signifies the team getting the player later doesn’t need him yet because they quit.
Coming off of the heels of a 7-3 loss to the Reds Saturday night, the trade was announced immediately after the game. Personally, I am suprised this move came before the firing of Eric Wedge. See if the team can make a move with new any leadership.
DeRosa is batting .270 with 13 HR and 50 RBI in 278 at-bats. He will be a good fit for St. Louis, probably seeing a bulk of the action at third base.
So-long Mark, it was nice to have you here for a little while. You are a versatile player who does what it takes to win.
For Cleveland, failed closer Chris Perez and a “player to be named later” are coming. Maybe DeRosa will outhit Albert Pujols and he will be the player we get in return.. haha fat chance.
Way to go… Go Pirates.
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So they got Chris Perez, too and not just a player to be named later?
Obviously the trade tilts big time toward the Cardinals, but I like Chris Perez a lot. He’ll be the Indians closer by the end of the year if Wood doesn’t figure himself out.
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