St. Louis Says Good-Bye

There have been trade rumors lately of ownership wanting to move players in an attempt to free up salary and to bring in younger players. Yanick Woodson has been tagged as the big fish in these negotiations. Woodson has been in the Cardinals organization for the past 12 seasons. Making his way up the minors in three short years. Made his ML debut at age 23, finishing the season 9-9 with a perfect 3-3 in save situations. So far, this year he has been his usual self. he is 3-1 in six starts with a 2.37 ERA.

The Cardinals and Portland Showers have been in discussions for the past couple of days. There is talk that St Louis will receive three young players back. An official from the Showers, who requested to not be named, said the deal will include Max Guerrero (ML, LF, 26), Ariel Beltran (AAA, C, 23) and Orlando Cabeza (LoA, P, 23).