As the roster sits now, David Freese is the starting third baseman of the St. Louis Cardinals.
But, as we have seen in the past week with the surprise signing of Jim Edmonds to a minor league contract, general manager John Mozeliak isn't afraid to accommodate his manager's wishes to fill out a roster of older, experienced players.
So with long-time Texas Rangers infielder Michael Young asking for a trade from the Texas Rangers, should the Cardinals get involved and try and add Young to the roster?
If you asked Tony La Russa, I almost guarantee the answer would be yes. As Young is exactly the type of player the La Russa covets. A wily veteran with a slick bat but doesn't have a position.
And in this case, unlike the additions of Ryan Theriot, Nick Punto, or Jim Edmonds, adding Michael Young might very well make the Cardinals a better team.
In 2010 Young hit .284 with 21 home runs and 91 RBI's. The type of production that La Russa would plug directly in the second spot in the lineup.
Sure young did most of his damage in hitter friendly Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, belting 16 of his homers and hitting .307 in his home field.
But at least Young, who has had over 600 at bats in 7 out of the last 8 seasons, is reliable unlike the current option in Freese, who injures himself brushing his teeth.
Young the player makes perfect sense for what is shaping up to be a very veteran club. This team could use some third base production, which would also deepen a shaky bench.
But, in any trade proposal or hypothetical, you have to think of the costs and Young could come at a high price as the Rangers won't accommodate his trade request without getting something in return.
The Cardinals would certainly have to give up one decent prospect not named Shelby Miller or Zack Cox.
And Young's cost doesn't end in the players you would have to give up to get him.
The 34 year old is due to make $48 million over the next three seasons.
That is huge money for a player that is just getting older and is mediocre defensively.
Its a tough call. The casual fan would of course wish that the Cardinals go "All-in" and do everything they can do to win the World Series in what might be the last year with Albert Pujols.
But the economics of Young's contract just don't make sense.
Sorry Tony. But it probably won't happen. Unless you can convince Nolan Ryan to eat some of that massive contract.
And everybody should pray that David Freese doesn't brush his teeth.
But, as we have seen in the past week with the surprise signing of Jim Edmonds to a minor league contract, general manager John Mozeliak isn't afraid to accommodate his manager's wishes to fill out a roster of older, experienced players.
So with long-time Texas Rangers infielder Michael Young asking for a trade from the Texas Rangers, should the Cardinals get involved and try and add Young to the roster?
If you asked Tony La Russa, I almost guarantee the answer would be yes. As Young is exactly the type of player the La Russa covets. A wily veteran with a slick bat but doesn't have a position.
And in this case, unlike the additions of Ryan Theriot, Nick Punto, or Jim Edmonds, adding Michael Young might very well make the Cardinals a better team.
In 2010 Young hit .284 with 21 home runs and 91 RBI's. The type of production that La Russa would plug directly in the second spot in the lineup.
Sure young did most of his damage in hitter friendly Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, belting 16 of his homers and hitting .307 in his home field.
But at least Young, who has had over 600 at bats in 7 out of the last 8 seasons, is reliable unlike the current option in Freese, who injures himself brushing his teeth.
Young the player makes perfect sense for what is shaping up to be a very veteran club. This team could use some third base production, which would also deepen a shaky bench.
But, in any trade proposal or hypothetical, you have to think of the costs and Young could come at a high price as the Rangers won't accommodate his trade request without getting something in return.
The Cardinals would certainly have to give up one decent prospect not named Shelby Miller or Zack Cox.
And Young's cost doesn't end in the players you would have to give up to get him.
The 34 year old is due to make $48 million over the next three seasons.
That is huge money for a player that is just getting older and is mediocre defensively.
Its a tough call. The casual fan would of course wish that the Cardinals go "All-in" and do everything they can do to win the World Series in what might be the last year with Albert Pujols.
But the economics of Young's contract just don't make sense.
Sorry Tony. But it probably won't happen. Unless you can convince Nolan Ryan to eat some of that massive contract.
And everybody should pray that David Freese doesn't brush his teeth.
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