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[JaybobHoosier 11,954]

Reports are that Matt Holliday is working out at first base.

Very interesting. This makes sense, but Mo has already came out saying they aren't going after any OF's.

[Geometry Hoosier 1,151]

Very interesting. This makes sense, but Mo has already came out saying they aren't going after any OF's.

Here's the article. Maybe he has realized we need to upgrade our poor offense and is going to get an outfielder despite his earlier comments. Maybe he's is going to try and put a trade together involving Adams and ... We both know they need another bat or two.



Report: Cardinals' Holliday working out at first base http://www.thescore.com/news/914112 via @theScore http://thesco.re/theScore_App

[JaybobHoosier 11,954]

Cardinals looking to trade for Odorizzi

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[Geometry Hoosier 1,151]

Cardinals looking to trade for Odorizzi

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I bet he would love to pitch in a Cardinal's uniform since he's from just across the river in Highland.

[JaybobHoosier 11,954]

I bet he would love to pitch in a Cardinal's uniform since he's from just across the river in Highland.

I didn't know that, that's awesome. Do you live in Stl?

[Geometry Hoosier 1,151]

No, good old Southern Indiana. I did play in a wooden bat collegiate league in Fairview Heights one summer.

[JaybobHoosier 11,954]

No, good old Southern Indiana. I did play in a wooden bat collegiate league in Fairview Heights one summer.

Okay gotcha. I live over here so I can see quite a few games. I do miss southern IL/IN though.

[seanmm1971 1,437]

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[JaybobHoosier 11,954]

Cards are close to signing Mike Leake, per Josh Rosenthal.

[Dalton26 16,892]

5 yr 75 million with an $18 million option and no trade clause.

[JaybobHoosier 11,954]

5 yr 75 million with an $18 million option and no trade clause.

 

Just saw where it was reported as reaching a deal, just didn't see specifics other than the no-trade clause.

[Dalton26 16,892]

Rosenthal just reported that the final contract is $80 million not 75 like others are reporting.

[JaybobHoosier 11,954]

Link from ESPN

 

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/14420846/right-hander-mike-leake-agrees-deal-st-louis-cardinals

[JaybobHoosier 11,954]

Will be curious to see what order falls at 2-5 now. 

 

Wainright

Martinez

Leake

Wacha

Garcia

 

I think Waino is for sure the number 1, and Garcia 5th. 2-4 can go either way. I think Wacha is the preferred 2 man, but with his inconsistency/injuries last season, don't know if he will get the nod. Very, very good pitching staff when healthy!

[JaybobHoosier 11,954]

Matt Holliday was scratched from the game with lower back tightness.  He was penciled at 1B before being taken out.  Cardinals really need to have something in place because I just don't have confidence in Holliday this season.  He's a great bat, but his injuries are becoming more frequent with his age.  

 

IMO, Cards need to trade Adams or Moss to get a stud 1B or OF.  I really like our team, but worry about our health again.  Pitching staff is one of the best, but has to stay  healthy because all dealt with injuries last year.  

[Alford Bailey 12,421]

Will be curious to see what order falls at 2-5 now. 

 

Wainright

Martinez

Leake

Wacha

Garcia

 

I think Waino is for sure the number 1, and Garcia 5th. 2-4 can go either way. I think Wacha is the preferred 2 man, but with his inconsistency/injuries last season, don't know if he will get the nod. Very, very good pitching staff when healthy!

Garcia is way better than Leake, IMO.

[JaybobHoosier 11,954]

Garcia is way better than Leake, IMO.

 

I agree, but I don't see them putting Garcia anything higher than 4th just because he gets injured every year.  When he's healthy, he's a #2 or 3 starter easily, just has to prove he can stay healthy.

[Alford Bailey 12,421]

I agree, but I don't see them putting Garcia anything higher than 4th just because he gets injured every year.  When he's healthy, he's a #2 or 3 starter easily, just has to prove he can stay healthy.

Im a Reds fan and have seen plenty of Leake. I was surprised the Cards landed him. Too inconsistent for my taste.

[JaybobHoosier 11,954]

Im a Reds fan and have seen plenty of Leake. I was surprised the Cards landed him. Too inconsistent for my taste.

 

Hope the Cards can help get that corrected.  They really helped save some pitchers when they got here (granted, that was under Duncan as pitching coach), so we will see.  I think this move was more for an innings eater and durable guy.  

[mdn82 25,546]

Ha I support Nips and his drinking!