Yardbarker: Mark DeRosa

Yes, These Quotes Are About the Phillies

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:57:09 -0500

Remember when, just a few years ago, Phillies off-seasons were marked by one "splash" move involving a player who may are may not have been exiting his prime, followed by several more moves of similar ilk on a declining scale? If not, join me in recalling that feeling of empathizing with the Indians fans in that spring training sequence of Major League, where they look through the paper and don't understand the direction of the team, but know it isn't up... culminating famou...

Derrick Goold Expect Cubs To Offer God A Contract

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:40:05 -0500

Derrick Goold expects the Cubs will offer Mark DeRosa a free agent contract. DeRosa, coming off wrist surgery, figures to field an offer from the Chicago Cubs, at the least. He and Chone Figgins are two of the best utility players in the game, and both are free agents. This isn’t exactly predicting something wild. After all, it would be the single most shocking event in Cubs history if they did not offer Mark DeRosa a contract. Whether or not he’ll sign is the issue.

Odds & Ends: DeRosa, Mateo, Mets, Cubs

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:32:04 -0500

A few links to click through before the Phillies and Yankees do battle in Game 1 of the World Series... According to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Mark DeRosa underwent surgery Monday to repair a torn tendon sheath in his left wrist. He's a free agent this winter and is expected to be fine by the start of spring training. Wagner Mateo, a 16-year-old Dominican outfielder, won Bo Jackson's first annual Five-Tool Challenge over the weekend. It's an event...

If This Were Any Other Player

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:04:29 -0500

Now that the Cardinals season is unfortunately over we can take another look at how Mark DeRosa’s teams perform in the playoffs. DeRosa has been in the playoffs in 6 different seasons (2001-2003, 2007-2009). He’s played on some really good teams. He came up with the Braves and then was a part of the Cubs back to back division championships before ending up in St. Louis in 2009. The only series in which one of DeRosa’s teams advanced was in a series in 2001. He saw all...

It's All Mark DeRosa's Fault: MLB Division Series Day 5 Preview, Sunday 10/11

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 09:00:21 -0500

More photos » by Matt Sayles - AP We still love ya, DeRo. Browse more photos » When you read this, keep in mind it is written with tongue planted firmly in cheek. The Cardinals got swept out of their Division Series with the Dodgers and looked, in doing so, just about as bad as the Cubs did in a similar sweep a year ago. Common thread? It has to be Mark DeRosa, the only former Cub on St. Louis' D...

Why I Don’t Want To Be A Cubs Fan

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:27:39 -0500

Mark DeRosa! Even when the guy isn’t on the team he’s still talking as long as reporters will hold a microphone in front of his face. What does this have to do with being a Cubs fan? Cubs fans eat that **** up. They love the cliches and all the other crap that someone like DeRosa talks about. A lot of fans talk about some players being full of ****. You want to know who is full of ****? Mark DeRosa. Point me to an honest answer from that man that doesn’t include so...

Heidi DeRosa Repeats As Baseball’s Hottest Wife

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:45:22 -0500

Heidi DeRosa, a former fashion model and winner of Fantasy Baseball Dugout’s 2008 Hottest Wife In Baseball Contest, received 63% of the vote in 2009, repeating in a landslide victory as winner of our 2009 Hottest Baseball Wife Vote. DeRosa, wife of St. Louis Cardinals Utility Infielder Mark DeRosa, jumped out to an early lead on [...]

Free Agent at the End of the Season: Mark DeRosa

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:05:00 -0500

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...

Game 86 Open Thread: Cardinals at Brewers

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:59:50 -0500

Wainwright Gallardo 8-5, 3.32 8-5, 2.75 None of you ever knew Mark DeRosa. It was long before your time. But you know what a tradition he is at Busch Stadium... And the last thing he said to me -- "danup," he said - "sometime, when the team is up against it -- and the breaks are beating the boys -- tell them to go out there with all they got and win just one for the Roser... I don't know where I'll be then, dan", ...

DeRosa dealt to Cardinals

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 23:29:04 -0500

In a deal on Saturday, Mark Shapiro and John Mozeliak, General Manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, finalized a trade that will send Mark DeRosa to the Cardinals for right-handed reliever Chris Perez and a player to be named later. In losing DeRosa, Cleveland gives up a consistent bat, and maybe the best definition of a utility player [...]

DeRosa Shipped to St.Louis for Relief Pitcher Perez and a Player to be Named Later

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:32:18 -0500

The Indians are not saying it, but they are not officially in rebuild mode, as Saturday night after the game the team announced they had sent third basemen Mark DeRosa to the St.Louis Cardinals for relief pitcher Chrs Perez and a player to be named later. DeRosa was not in the lineup on Saturday night, and [...]

Indians trade DeRosa to St. Louis

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:14:00 -0500

The Cleveland Indians shipped utility player Mark DeRosa to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for relief pitcher Chris Perez and a player to be named later on Saturday.

Breaking News: Mark DeRosa Traded to St. Louis

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:05:34 -0500

If you were one that stuck around for the Indians post-game following the four-run loss to the Reds, you’re likely now aware that the Indians have sent Mark DeRosa to the Cardinals for right-handed reliever Chris Perez and the infamous Player to be Named Later. DeRosa has done everything that the Indians have asked of him [...]

Mark DeRosa has been traded to St. Louis

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:51:30 -0500

Mark DeRosa has been dealt to St. Louis for RHP Chris Perez and a (non-trivial) PTBNL. Press conference on WTAM right now. Stay tuned for further updates...

DeRosa Singlehandedly Beats DeRosa-less Cubs

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:53:50 -0500

The Legend came home today and he was in vintage form against his long-time former team. It’s going to the bottom of the 8th inning right now, but so far Mark DeRosa has thrown 7 innings and allowed only 2 solo home runs. These were clearly home runs DeRosa was giving to his former club mates. On top of the pitching performance, DeRosa slugged a 3-run home run while playing shortstop and he then added another 3-run home run while playing 1st base. Even more impressive, DeRosa decid...