Cleveland Sends Mark DeRosa To Cardinals

The Cleveland Indians traded infielder Mark DeRosa to the St. Louis Cardinals night for reliever Chris Perez and the famous “player to be named later”.

For DeRosa the trade rumors that began is May are finally over as the Cards get the versatile player that seems to be a perfect fit for Manager Tony La Russa.

DeRosa is primarily a third basemen, but can play second or in the outfield in right or left. DeRosa, who the Indians acquired from the Chicago Cubs in a trade last offseason, was hitting .270 with 13 homers and 50 RBIs.

He now goes from the Indians, who have the worst record in the American League, to the Cardinals, who are tied with Milwaukee for first place in the National League Central.

“You want to hit the rewind button here,” DeRosa said of the Indians’ disappointing season. “From a selfish standpoint, I get to battle for a division title again and I’m in a good position with a great team.”