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PuffyPig · 12-14-2007, 11:17 PM

It's been reported that Edmonds and dough (at least $1M, as major leagur approval is required) has been trade to the Pads for a 24 year old A thirdbaseman named David Freese.

Depending on the money, it's fairly clear that Edmonds had negative trade value, as the value of the prospect is unlikely to be worth the value of the money sent.

It looks like the Cards are waiving the white flag, as their only chance to contend seemed to depend on the return to decent health of guys like Rolen, Mulder and Edmonds.

Krusty · 12-14-2007, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by PuffyPig

It's been reported that Edmonds and dough (at least $1M, as major leagur approval is required) has been trade to the Pads for a 24 year old A thirdbaseman named David Freese.

Depending on the money, it's fairly clear that Edmonds had negative trade value, as the value of the prospect is unlikely to be worth the value of the money sent.

It looks like the Cards are waiving the white flag, as their only chance to contend seemed to depend on the return to decent health of guys like Rolen, Mulder and Edmonds.

Edmonds is past his prime and injury-prone. I can see Scott Rolen going in a similar deal.

fearofpopvol1 · 12-14-2007, 11:19 PM

Without a bunch of significant signings, it seems pretty likely that the Cards plan to rebuild in 2008.

PuffyPig · 12-14-2007, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by fearofpopvol1

Without a bunch of significant signings, it seems pretty likely that the Cards plan to rebuild in 2008.

With what?

They have an (almost) barren farm system.

Rasmus is very good, but likely at least a half year away.

No one else looks capable of contributing until 2009 at the earliest.

NC Reds · 12-14-2007, 11:40 PM

George Grande will miss his frequent trips to Cincy.

fearofpopvol1 · 12-14-2007, 11:40 PM

They've got major-league competitive players right now they can trade away that will help them in '09

WVRedsFan · 12-15-2007, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by NC Reds

George Grande will miss his frequent trips to Cincy.

He Got It!! The Gold Glover.

I'm sure George will find other Cardinals to worship.

red-in-la · 12-15-2007, 01:46 AM

If the Cards are in rebuild mode, do they have any pitching that can help the Reds?

dougdirt · 12-15-2007, 01:55 AM

Colby Rasmus. Time to see what the kid is made of.

KronoRed · 12-15-2007, 02:16 AM

Sure hope the Reds make sure that some of the games Grande doesn't work are every one with the Padres

pedro · 12-15-2007, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by dougdirt

Colby Rasmus. Time to see what the kid is made of.

Looks like he's pretty good. Can he catch the ball?

Jpup · 12-15-2007, 02:32 AM

I guess those that thought the Cardinals were closer to contending that Cincinnati and Milwaukee were mistaken. The Cards don't even believe they can compete.

The Reds should finish, no worse than, second in the central in 2008.

fearofpopvol1 · 12-15-2007, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Jpup

The Reds should finish, no worse than, second in the central in 2008.

Eh, I don't know. If the season started today, I'm not sure how you could say the Reds would be favored to finish 2nd. Even with losing Cordero and Linebrink, I still think the Brewers as of right now are better than the Reds.

dougdirt · 12-15-2007, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by pedro

Looks like he's pretty good. Can he catch the ball?

Coming into the season there were concerns about whether he could stick in CF, but apparently he made big strides and now is playing CF well above average.... so yes, he can catch. Personally, I have him as the #2 prospect in baseball. He had a sickness in the middle of the season that caused him to lose 10-15 pounds mid season and he struggled during that time. Once he was healthy again, he raked. Pretty much though he should be a consensus Top 10 prospect in baseball no matter where you look as the lists begin to roll out all offseason.

MrCinatit · 12-15-2007, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by NC Reds

George Grande will miss his frequent trips to Cincy.

"His heart is bigger than his glove, folks...and that is saying a lot!"

Finally, the Padres have a replacement for Cameron.

12-14-2007, 11:17 PM	#1
PuffyPig Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,727	Edmonds Traded to Padres In Salary Dump It's been reported that Edmonds and dough (at least $1M, as major leagur approval is required) has been trade to the Pads for a 24 year old A thirdbaseman named David Freese. Depending on the money, it's fairly clear that Edmonds had negative trade value, as the value of the prospect is unlikely to be worth the value of the money sent. It looks like the Cards are waiving the white flag, as their only chance to contend seemed to depend on the return to decent health of guys like Rolen, Mulder and Edmonds.

12-14-2007, 11:19 PM	#3
fearofpopvol1 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New York, NY Posts: 8,633	Re: Edmonds Traded to Padres In Salary Dump Without a bunch of significant signings, it seems pretty likely that the Cards plan to rebuild in 2008.

12-14-2007, 11:40 PM	#5
NC Reds Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,391	Re: Edmonds Traded to Padres In Salary Dump George Grande will miss his frequent trips to Cincy.

12-14-2007, 11:40 PM	#6
fearofpopvol1 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New York, NY Posts: 8,633	Re: Edmonds Traded to Padres In Salary Dump They've got major-league competitive players right now they can trade away that will help them in '09

12-15-2007, 01:46 AM	#8
red-in-la Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Santa Paula, CA Posts: 6,536	Re: Edmonds Traded to Padres In Salary Dump If the Cards are in rebuild mode, do they have any pitching that can help the Reds? __________________ "Is there a problem officers?"

12-15-2007, 01:55 AM	#9
dougdirt The Boss Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 30,727	Re: Edmonds Traded to Padres In Salary Dump Colby Rasmus. Time to see what the kid is made of. __________________ www.redsminorleagues.com

12-15-2007, 02:16 AM	#10
KronoRed The Lineups stink. Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: West N. Carolina Posts: 55,343	Re: Edmonds Traded to Padres In Salary Dump Sure hope the Reds make sure that some of the games Grande doesn't work are every one with the Padres __________________ Go Gators!

12-15-2007, 02:32 AM	#12
Jpup Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern KY Posts: 6,967	Re: Edmonds Traded to Padres In Salary Dump I guess those that thought the Cardinals were closer to contending that Cincinnati and Milwaukee were mistaken. The Cards don't even believe they can compete. The Reds should finish, no worse than, second in the central in 2008. __________________ "My mission is to be the ray of hope, the guy who stands out there on that beautiful field and owns up to his mistakes and lets people know it's never completely hopeless, no matter how bad it seems at the time. I have a platform and a message, and now I go to bed at night, sober and happy, praying I can be a good messenger." -Josh Hamilton

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