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Cards Considering Grudzielanek?

Found March 11, 2009 on Eli's MLB Rumors:
PLAYERS: Skip Schumaker,  Mark Grudzielanek,  Ray Durham

Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post Dispatch is reporting that the Skip Schumaker experiment at second base is not going as well as planned. Schumaker is batting .300 (10-for-30), but is struggling with his foot work at second base. The Cardinals have several in-house options so they don't necessarily need to make a move, but Strauss believes the Cardinals may explore a trade or signing. 
Free agent second baseman Mark Grudzielanek is available, but he is 39 years old and played in just 86 games last season. However, he is a career .290 hitter and a former Cardinal, hitting .294 with 8 HR in 2005. He is a Type-B free agent, but would probably sign at a low price if he was serious about playing again. Ray Durham is another option.
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1 Comment:
  • Grud would be a great fit for the Cards! He is a proven 290 career hitter and turns the double play from the 2nd base side as well or better than anyone in the game. Not to mention a great clubhouse guy and blue collar playing attitude. Grab him Cards!!!!
    by longball11   March 16, 2009   Reply   Options  
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