Cardinals Notebook: DeRosa Trade and What's Next

Mark DeRosa was a good start for John Mozeliak, but he still has work to do if he wants to make this a championship club. There are too many struggling pieces to believe that one player will make the difference. Many fans will be saying that if the team does not get Matt Holliday, then we are not serious about winning. So wrong. Matt Holliday's time in Oakland has proved that he is in fact a Coors Kid. He will still get that ridiculous contract, but he does not need to be in St. Louis. Who does? So glad you asked. Josh Willingham. Stop laughing, please. There is logic here. Sure, Willingham has had his share of back problems over the years, but look beyond that. Think big picture: Free agent eligible after 2011, not 2009. Yes, it is that extra two years that is important. Willingham will have in just over four years of service time at the end of 2009. He can play catcher, first base and both corner outfield positions. Holliday can play left field and will, not could, be a free ... (link)