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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For all You worriers, stop whining..This has to be done, to make sure we have a healthy DEROSA after the break..Yeh, I would have loved to see him against the Cubs, but Not to be right now..What we really need is for ANKIEL,DUNCAN AND LUDWICK step up and play ball..The next 2 series will define our season..Brewers and Cubs are chomping at the bit to bury the CARDS..It’s up to our pitchers and offense to stop it..GO CARDS
jfmoyn - you’re right. I should be calmer. Sorry for getting agitated. But nobody painted the DeRosa trade as getting anything more than what he was: someone who can play third (and other positions) and a guy with 50 RBI (that would make him second on the team to Albert) and some power, and a good guy in the clubhouse (ask the Cubs). Even those who loved the trade said “we still need the big outfield bat.” Now maybe that’s gonna be a rejuvenated Ludwick, or somebody else, but I don’t think you can fault the front office or the fans for being unrealistic about the DeRosa trade. It was a very very smart move. If he’s hurt, he’s hurt, what can you do? He doesn’t have a history of getting hurt a lot so we’ll just wait for him to give us a solid second half after he gets back.
i have 2 words…….
BRETT WALLACE!
jfmoyn and Mike in Cali-
What other choice do we have other than to be patient? I think it would be foolish for Mo to make another big splash before we know how DeRo is going to fit here. Patience is the only option. Let’s face it, even if DeRo was out for 3-4 weeks, Mo probably wouldn’t have made another impact move anyway. Let’s hope for the best in these next 7 games and once DeRosa’s back, we’ll see what we’ve got. Long season.
Cardinals knew they could retro this and with the break coming it doesn’t hurt us that bad.
Holy comments, Batman… lol.
This certainly is a disappointment, but before anybody jumps out of a window, take a moment for rational thought. I don’t have access to the stats in front of me, but I’m pretty sure the NL Central hasn’t been locked up until after the All-Star break for most of the last 5 years.
It sucks to see DeRosa go on the DL, but in the grand scheme of things I’d rather see the club take the time, let him rest, let him heal. This way we get a 100% healthy DeRosa back from the injury, rather then rusing him back and having him deal with a nagging injury and never quite get back to where he should be. Good move, in my opinion.
I understand all the frustration, but nobody’s running away with the NL Central. Take a deep breath, relax, and GO CARDS!!!
Okay, okay…we’ll throw in Thurston along with Duncan and Wellemeyer to get Cliff Lee.
Navin Johnson - the new phone books are here!
Is it too late to get Scott Rolen back???? Just wondering….
Hey Mark S., if you would do your homework, you would see that the retroactive date is July 1, right after this happened. If my college education math is correct, this makes Mark D eligible to play again on the 16th of July. This is in time for the weekend series after the break with the Diamondbacks. I am not sure what you are griping about. GO CARDINALS AND #4!!!!!!!!