Mark DeRosa has officially signed with the San Francisco Giants, and Troy Glaus and Joe Thurston both have signed with the Atlanta Braves.á
Needless to say, the St. Louis Cardinals are now left with a hole to fill at third base.
As Matt Holliday's status remains uncertain, GM John Mozeliak has other targets that he has been rumored to be pursuing.
The hottest name linked to the Cardinals appears to be switch-hitting infielder Felipe Lopez.
Lopez played for St. Louis in 2008 for 43 games where he hit .385 with 4 home runs and 21 RBI. áHe started the 2009 season with Arizona, where he hit .301 with 6 home runs and 25 RBI, but was traded to the Cardinals division rival, the Milwaukee Brewers, midway through the season. He hit .320 with 3 home runs and 32 RBI with Milwaukee.
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St. Louis Cardinals Turn Focus Toward Other Free Agents With Mark DeRosa Gone
Posted: 29th December 2009 by Cole Claybourn in MLBComments Off on St. Louis Cardinals Turn Focus Toward Other Free Agents With Mark DeRosa Gone