I'm incredibly glad the Cardinals didn't go through with their Matt Holliday flirtation, but they're going to do something soon to shore up the bullpen and middle infield. As expected, there isn't much of a market for Adam Kennedy, and the Cardinals are surprisingly uninterested in re-signing Felipe Lopez to a multi-year deal.
Where does that leave the Cardinals? Interest in Orlando Hudson exists, but I have the feeling that they'd like to get an impact middle infield bat through trade rather than free agency. The reliever market has barely been touched yet, but I'd still like to see the Cards come up big with a Jeremy Affeldt/Dennys Reyes combo. If the Cardinals really want another impact outfield bat, why not Bobby Abreu, Adam Dunn, or Pat Burrell? They would almost certainly be about the same cost-wise, without having to give up the prospects. Dark horse candidate for the rotation - Randy Johnson. The Cards are not shy to give an incentive-laden contract, and Johnson - who needs just 5 win for 300 - would be willing to accept one. Would he be willing to move to St. Louis, though? Not so sure.
Be back tomorrow with more.
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