PLAYERS:
Mark DeRosa,
Casey Blake,
Mike Lowell
TEAMS: St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox
TEAMS: St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox
Mark DeRosa is a rare talent. Not only does DeRosa swing a big stick, but DeRosa is especially valuable because of his ability to play several different positions on the baseball diamond. And as we inch closer towards free agency, it will be fascinating to see how DeRosa will benefit from his versatility. Back in 2006, DeRosa inked a nice 3 year deal with the Chicago Cubs, but make no mistake about it, Mark DeRosa is an established commodity now. Will he be paid like it? Let's take a look.The Case for DeRosa-VersatilityMark DeRosa can play all over the field. This is what makes him unique as a player. DeRosa has experience playing every infield position and both corner outfield spots. That versatility makes him very, very valuable to teams that are looking to take advantage of matchups or teams that are looking to rest aging players. DeRosa gives a manager options, which is very valuable in today's MLB.-Hits for PowerOne aspect of DeRosa's game that has really evolved ov...
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