Late Innings

Here’s a shocker: the Cardinals acquired Padres shortstop Khalil Greene for a pair of “relief prospects". There was speculation that he was going to be traded before next week’s Winter meetings, and with Kevin Towers under orders to cut payroll, Greene and his 6.5MM was a logical choice to go. Until we know more about the prospects, it’s hard to rate this trade. Still give credit to the Cardinals for being there on the end of the salary dump. On an aside, I’m glad that the Orioles didn’t cough up Garrett Olsen for Greene.

After hitting 27 HR in 2007, Greene dropped down to 10 in 2008 (image Fox Sports.)