Found June 28, 2009 on Cleveland Sports Animal:
Other than perhaps Victor Martinez, Mark DeRosa has been one of the only bright spots in the Indians' lineup this season. But after last night's loss, the Tribe's ninth loss in their last 11 games, DeRosa was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals for right-handed reliever Chris Perez and a player to be named later (probably not Albert Pujols).Generally speaking, reactions seem to be pretty negative to this trade because of how well DeRosa is playing and how little the Indians got for him. But on the other side, the team isn't in any position to contend for a playoff spot this season and DeRosa is on a one year deal and isn't likely to stay with the Indians if he continues his career year.Sitting 11 games back in the AL Central, the Indians don't look to be making a run at a postseason berth anytime soon. They have an immediate need to quality arms in the bullpen, and with Jake Westbrook coming back and if Fausto Carmona can get his head on straight, this team, if...
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