Comments on: Rumor: Cardinals Sending Edmonds to Padres

By: pops

pops — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 16:09:59 +0000

It will be interesting to see how Tony manages a team this heavily loaded with young players.

By: Derek Wonderland

Derek Wonderland — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 16:07:41 +0000

i dont think Edmunds has any shot at getting into the Hall. a very good career…but unfortunately in the Roids era, his numbers aren’t Hall worthy.

By: RumorMill

RumorMill — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 05:23:43 +0000

He may be a future hall of famer (emphasis on MAYBE) but he absolutely sucked last year and wasn’t all that great in 06.

By: stl dude

stl dude — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 04:12:42 +0000

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is not happening! Not Edmonds (the future hall of famer) going to the Padres!

By: RumorMill

RumorMill — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 19:48:34 +0000

@ Tom, I’ve sort of accepted that this type of an off season is necessary and after looking at Jimmy’s stats last year, I think I like the move quite a bit more. It’s tough to imagine that our youngsters (Skip, Ludwick, and Barton) couldn’t provide the same if not better production and they’ll do it for a hell of a lot less. Plus it will give them more playing time and experience which we’ll be better for in the long run.

However, I’m not sure that a Rolen move would be the same type of thing. We don’t have a big prospect waiting in the wings over at third unless we’re going to transform Ryan and I’d much rather see him at short in a year.

By: tom@cardinalsgm

tom@cardinalsgm — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 17:12:31 +0000

I’m ok with this move. Frees up money, allows youngsters to play and platoon and gives us a chance to sign a pitcher.

Also, I believe a Rolen deal is next.

By: Derek Wonderland

Derek Wonderland — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 17:00:23 +0000

i agree. this smells like a move to clear space…but for who?? i always liked Edmunds but if the Cards want to win again it was definitely time for him to move on.

By: Rob R

Rob R — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 15:50:03 +0000

Not only did the Cards rid themselves of Edmonds contract to sit on the bench, they inquire a viable option for 3B should LaRussa and Rolen not get along.

By: steve

steve — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 13:31:42 +0000

Great move at this time, Edmonds was going to retire after this year anyway, so he says,and gold glove outfielder yes, but can’t hit anymore. Not sure what they got in return is good, won’t know for about 4 to 5 years but…. good money move, now maybe can add another quality pitcher, and bring up Rasmus, potentially going to be a gold glover, we’ll see.

By: pops

pops — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 05:32:26 +0000

The Cardinals made a mistake giving Edmonds a two year contract and now they’re paying for it. But other than adding payroll flexibility to sign a number one pitcher (if they do) I don’t see this improving the team.