12.19.2007

Trade: The St. Louis Cardinals and the San Diego Padres

The St. Louis Cardinals trade Jim Edmonds and cash to the San Diego Padres to David Freese.

Edmonds will start in center for the Fathers. The dimensions of their ballpark shouldn't affect his power numbers, since they are already in decline. He'll help the team with his defense, but they should note he doesn't get the jump on the ball that he used to. The Cardinals are also sending $2 mil for Edmonds contract.

Freese is a marginal prospect who will eventually compete for a back up job. The St. Louis native will rank in the middle of most Cardinal prospect lists.

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