Ed Wade:
"If we turn it around, it will probably be with the players we have"So while it is unlikely they will add anybody via a trade, it does look like they are content to ride it out for awhile and see where the team goes in the coming weeks. As it stands, Houston is in last place in the central but is realistically one small 2008-esque hot streak away from being in the mix of things, as they are only 5 games out of first place.
This is news for Cardinals fans because of our supposed interest in Houston shortstop, Miguel Tejada. Personally, I'm hoping they stay in it just enough to keep from selling, because I DO NOT want to pick up Tejada. As I wrote yesterday, his defense is horrid and would cost us runs, perhaps close to as many as his bat would add. His batting average is great (currently 2nd in the NL at .350), but he brings little else to the offensive end. His power is nowhere near what it used to be, he offers no speed on the basepaths, and he doesn't walk. Oh yeah, and we'd be on hook for somewhere near $8 million for the year if we picked him up now.
So I beg you Houston, do not go into fire sale mode and even give us the chance of making this mistake. Even if Tejada played well for us, does anybody really think he would be enough to make a significant difference? I say no...
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