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11/13/2013 06:44:00 PM
Gavin Ewbank
After an earlier report by Mark Feinsand of the NY Daily News saying that the Yankees and St. Louis Cardinals had been discussing a trade for 2011 World Series MVP David Freese, that report has been disputed just a few hours later.
Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports has reported via Twitter that the Yankees and Cardinals are unlikely to come to terms on any deal involving Freese because the two sides just aren't a good match. Rosenthal said that the Yankees just don't have anything to offer St. Louis, which makes sense because any prospect worth keeping is either not big league ready, or won't be very talented once ready.
The Cardinals are very loaded when it comes to pitching, and that would probably be the only valuable asset that the Yankees have to offer. St. Louis is looking for a shortstop, but the Yankees don't have one worth dealing. With the expected departure of Carlos Beltran, the Cards could be looking for an outfielder, but the only players the Yanks have there are still a couple years away from being ready.
Freese, who will turn 31 in April, is coming off a disappointing 2013 season with the Cardinals after strong campaign in 2012. He hit .293 with 20 homeruns in 2012, but saw his production slip this past season, batting just .262 with 9 homeruns.
The Cardinals are hoping to move Matt Carpenter from second base to third, which would open a spot at second for top prospect Kolten Wong to play regularly next season. Trading Freese would help to accomplish that.
Yankees president Randy Levine spoke today at the GM meetings in Orlando, and when asked about Alex Rodriguez, he said that the Yanks are working under the assumption that they'll have A-Rod next season.
“We're under the impression he’s going to come back. That’s the way we budget it. That’s the way we think. We have no control over that. We've never had any control. The process is going on. And it will be over with by the end of the year. That’s what I'm told.”
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Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports has reported via Twitter that the Yankees and Cardinals are unlikely to come to terms on any deal involving Freese because the two sides just aren't a good match. Rosenthal said that the Yankees just don't have anything to offer St. Louis, which makes sense because any prospect worth keeping is either not big league ready, or won't be very talented once ready.The Cardinals are very loaded when it comes to pitching, and that would probably be the only valuable asset that the Yankees have to offer. St. Louis is looking for a shortstop, but the Yankees don't have one worth dealing. With the expected departure of Carlos Beltran, the Cards could be looking for an outfielder, but the only players the Yanks have there are still a couple years away from being ready.
Freese, who will turn 31 in April, is coming off a disappointing 2013 season with the Cardinals after strong campaign in 2012. He hit .293 with 20 homeruns in 2012, but saw his production slip this past season, batting just .262 with 9 homeruns.
The Cardinals are hoping to move Matt Carpenter from second base to third, which would open a spot at second for top prospect Kolten Wong to play regularly next season. Trading Freese would help to accomplish that.
Yankees president Randy Levine spoke today at the GM meetings in Orlando, and when asked about Alex Rodriguez, he said that the Yanks are working under the assumption that they'll have A-Rod next season.
“We're under the impression he’s going to come back. That’s the way we budget it. That’s the way we think. We have no control over that. We've never had any control. The process is going on. And it will be over with by the end of the year. That’s what I'm told.”
Follow @GavinEwbank2013
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