Post by TBird41 on Dec 18, 2004 18:47:16 GMT -5
I just saw that the A's sent Mark Mulder to the Cardinals. It seemed to me after the Hudson trade that Billy Beane is giving up on the 2005 season, but I'm really surprised that he traded Mulder too.
It seems to be me that it's probably the best way to do rebuild. He's got a lot of young talent that aren't quite ready. By trading Hudson AND Mulder, he's giving himself some payroll flexibility and stockpiling talent.
The Cardinals make out like Banshee's too-they got the #1 starter they needed. And if Beltran (and Clemans) don't come back to Houston, they pretty much assured of making it back to the playoffs. I don't think the Cubs will be able to overcome their clubhouse problems.
It seems to be me that it's probably the best way to do rebuild. He's got a lot of young talent that aren't quite ready. By trading Hudson AND Mulder, he's giving himself some payroll flexibility and stockpiling talent.
The Cardinals make out like Banshee's too-they got the #1 starter they needed. And if Beltran (and Clemans) don't come back to Houston, they pretty much assured of making it back to the playoffs. I don't think the Cubs will be able to overcome their clubhouse problems.