Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Back from my Off Days for Today's Off day

As I am writing this, I have WGN on in the background with Len Casper and Bob Brently calling a spring training game between the Cubs and the White Sox and I sit here thinking about our guys in the birds on the bat. I have had some issues with the internet being down the last few days so I am sorry that it has been so long between posts.

MLBTradeRumors had a post today saying that the cards were looking at free agent lefties which was expected (at least in my book). I still think they have 1-2 moves to make before the season starts and I think pitching will be the focus.

From what I have read, it sounds like Duncan has returned to form so we either a) have another offensive option or b) have a strong trade chip to an AL team needing a DH. If they move an outfielder as expected, I think it will be Dunc. I really like all of our outfielders for different reasons, but Dunc or Ankiel would be the two I would look to deal first. Luddy, Rasmus, Mather, and Batron would be a fun group to watch. John Jay seems to be having a strong spring so, maybe he and Ank would be out the door, and then you keep Dunc as the 5-OFer. I think I have talked about our OF before, but what a great area to be a backseat GM.

Tomorrow Wellemeyer starts against the Dominican Republic WBC team, and that game should tell us a lot about how the guys are progressing. Let’s see how Skip handles second against J. Reyes, H. Ramirez, D. Ortiz, and M. Tejada. The Cards play an All-Star team and we aren’t even in April this should be fun.

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