DeRosa headed to DL
Mark DeRosa, whom the Cardinals acquired in a trade with Cleveland just more than two weeks ago, is headed to the 15-day disabled list with a left wrist strain. DeRosa, who played just three games with the Cardinals before injuring the wrist, was initially thought to be rejoining the Cardinals in Milwaukee tonight for the start of a three-game series. However, after an examination of the wrist on Monday, the team announced this afternoon that he will be moved to the disabled list, retroactive to July 1.
Just yesterday DeRosa said, “I’d love to be able to contribute, but it’s out of my control right now.”
In corresponding moves, the Cardinals have recalled infielder Brian Barden and outfielder Nick Stavinoha from Class AAA Memphis. The Cardinals optioned infielder Tyler Greene to Memphis on Monday.
Starting pitcher Kyle Lohse (right forearm flexor strain) is slated to make a rehab start tonight for Memphis. The team is hopeful Lohse will return to the Cardinals for this weekend’s series against the Chicago Cubs.
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Duncan and wellemeyer for Cliff Lee. And then get Freddie Sanchez to play 2B. (should have signed Felipe Lopez…)
Baseball players are such wimps. These guys take off with an infected pimple. Why not? They get paid either way. And what’s with those necklaces? Women wear jewelry like that. And EVERY one of them has one on. They should be testing these guys for female hormones as well as steroids.
KMac, what are you smoking? Seriously that must be some good stuff. What on earth makes you think Cleveland would take that deal. I can’t believe I just responded to that ignorance.
Geez, there’s no way the Indians are going to trade Cliff Lee for Duncan and Wellemeyer? Would you make that trade if you were Mark Shapiro? Some of the trade ideas thrown out on here are just ludicrous.
As for the DeRosa trade supporters “staying mum,” what would you like us to say? I like the DeRosa trade and still do if he can come back after the ASB. I’m just sitting and waiting for his wrist to get better like everyone else. Would you like for us to post that on a daily basis? Okay, I hope DeRosa’s wrist gets better soon, I hope DeRosa’s wrist gets better soon, I hope DeRosa’s wrist gets better soon. There, DeRosa trade supporters no longer “mum”.
Did anyone here see the video of DeRosa’s injury. There was no indication that he was hurt that I saw. Maybe someone has posted this already, but I’m tired of reading about “mike s’s” minor mistake. Anyway does anyone think he may have been hurt prior to the trade. This is why Cleveland wanted to make something happen before his value decreased. Unbelievable. I sure hope he can make a contribution. I liked this trade but am losing trust and respect for Mo. His trade seem good but keep blowing up in his face a bit. Maybe this is some kind of new GM hazing.
To jfmoyn:
I’ll gladly own up to the fact that I was one of those who urged the trade for DeRosa. I don’t think anything I said would qualify as “DeRosa worship,” however. I said at the time that I believe — and still do — that he will provide flexibility, and that he brings a right-handed bat that still has some power in it. I’m also sure that no one is more frustrated than Mark DeRosa with this turn of events. Despite this setback, I stand by my original comments, and I believe he will still provide a significant contribution. I believe I also offered the opinion at the time that the Cards will need to add more than DeRosa (that elusive “impact” bat, for example?) to make a sustained run over the long haul. I still feel that to be the case. But, stranger things have happened. If Ryan Ludwick can get his legs into shape, he might be able to pull it off. However, I also think he’s a player who needs to play every day, in order to keep his edge. And, therein, may lie the rub.
If you Cardinal fans are so smart and wonderful why are you so happy that the Cardinals have been playing short handed since July 1?
suckitup Quote - “And what’s with those necklaces? Women wear jewelry like that. And EVERY one of them has one on. They should be testing these guys for female hormones as well as steroids.”
Actually, I believe it was a female hormonal drug that they nabbed Manny Ramirez. hCG - a women’s fertility drug typically used by steroid users to restart their body’s natural testosterone production as they come off a steroid cycle.
So I guess they are testing for it suckitup and catching them for it. It just seems they may be using it for a reason different than the one you insinuated.
Mike in Cali,
I think it’s a valid point. For weeks columnists, sports talk show hosts and announcers impatiently called for a DeRosa trade. They got it and now that he can’t contribute, they preach patience. For my part, I’m just a bit frustrated with all these sports know-it-alls calling for moves just for the sake of a move. If you think I’m being dumb or petty, fine, just read my post and move on. Don’t get so upset. I thought you people from Cali were more layed back.
“AND, if we would’ve acted sooner, we could have had him for the Cub series this weekend, no?
Come on, guys. Get your acts together. Stupid! Why you so stupid!! Argh.
— Mike S.
12:47 pm July 7th, 2009 ”
I think it’s damn selfish of DeRosa for not getting hurt a week earlier so he could be back to play against the Cubs!
I guess if we would have “acted sooner” he would be healed now?!?