While it's not a whopper of a trade like Ian Kinsler for Prince Fielder, the Cardinals and the Angels agrred to a four player trade with the Cards sending their hometown hero David Freese and reliever Fernando Salas to Anaheim for Outfielder Peter Bourjos and minor leaguer Randall Grichuk. At first it might look like this is a fairly even trade. But according to Fangraphs, the defensive upgrade in center field for St. Louis makes this a steal for the Cardinals. Check out their reasoning why. I'll give you a hint: Jon Jay is not a good center fielder. Might have completely given away their reasoning. http://bit.ly/1bcFB2u
While it’s not a whopper of a...
photo: and the fact that Freese was expendable
