Goodfellas
06-28-2009, 10:31 AM
The Cardinals acquired coveted infielder-outfielder Mark DeRosa (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/mlb/players/6094) from the Indians for young pitcher Chris Perez (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/mlb/players/8251) and a player to be named later, the Indians announced.
The versatile DeRosa was a very sought-after player, especially by National League clubs. He can fit as a third baseman for the Cardinals. The Giants, Mets, Braves and Cubs were other teams believed to have had some interest. The Indians have been shopping him for a couple weeks.
DeRosa, who the Indians acquired from the Chicago Cubs (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/mlb/teams/cubs) in a trade last offseason, was hitting .270 with 13 homers and 50 RBIs.
Perez has a 4.18 ERA in 29 appearances with a 1-1 record and one save.
The versatile DeRosa was a very sought-after player, especially by National League clubs. He can fit as a third baseman for the Cardinals. The Giants, Mets, Braves and Cubs were other teams believed to have had some interest. The Indians have been shopping him for a couple weeks.
DeRosa, who the Indians acquired from the Chicago Cubs (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/mlb/teams/cubs) in a trade last offseason, was hitting .270 with 13 homers and 50 RBIs.
Perez has a 4.18 ERA in 29 appearances with a 1-1 record and one save.