Has the St. Louis Cardinals made any trades/moves this off-season?

Answer 1

Their biggest move was the one in which they unloaded an aging Jim Edmonds to the Padres for a prospect. That was essentially a salary dump, probably to free up money to make other moves. They also dumped So Taguchi and John Rodriguez, and failed to tender Aaron Miles.

Their only free agent signing to this point was inking D'Angelo Jimenez to a minor league deal. I'd assume they're not done at this point, but are biding their time until the right deal comes along.

EDIT - I didn't include the loss of Eckstein because I don't consider that a move or trade they made. His contract simply expired - he wasn't non-tendered or dealt. I'm happy, though, to see him on my Jays. He's not my favorite player, but he's a huge improvement offensively over John McDonald. I did forget, too, about Izturis.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

The Cardinals traded Jim Edmonds to the Padres for David Freese. Cesar Izturis is their new short stop. David Eckstien is now a Blue Jay. So Taguchi and John Rodriguez are no longer Cardinals, either. That's all that I know of that has happened in the Cardinals' off-season.

Answer 4

Traded away Edmonds for that Padres prospect David Freese. They lost world series mvp David Eckstein to free agency, and replaced him with Cesar Izturis. Dropped So Taguchi and didnt offer a contract to Aaron Miles.

Answer 5

So far, they have:
Signed D'Angelo Jimenez for 1-year
Signed Mark Johnson for 1-year
Signed Ron Flores for 1-year
Signed Hugo Castellanos for 1-year
Signed Rico Washington for 1-year
Signed Yadier Molina for 1-year
Signed Rick Ankiel for 1-year
Signed Todd Wellemeyer for 1-year
Signed Brian Barton in Rule 5 Draft
Signed Cesar Izturis for 1-year
Signed Cody Haerther off Waivers
Signed Jason LaRue for 1-year
Signed Dewon Brazelton for 1-year
Signed John Wasdin for 1-year
Signed Luis Rodriguez off Waivers
Traded Jim Edmonds to San Diego for David Freese
Released So Taguchi
Released John Rodriguez
Released Mike Maroth
Released Brady Clark

Answer 6

I haven't heard much from the Cards, but I do know that they traded away Jim Edmonds for a prsopect in return. Also they are not going to resign SS David Eckstein.

Answer 7

Traded Jim Edmonds on Dec. 15 to San Diego (with cash for 3B David Freese)

So Taguchi was released - He is now with Phillies
Aaron Miles not offered a contract.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/teams/stl/notes;_ylt=AgvougsX00C9_2ox7WMWduIp0bYF

Answer 8

Craig S. and Brooke (above me) are correct. However, don't forget they lost David Eckstein to the Blue Jays. And, Scott Rolen has to be on his way out.

Answer 9

Yes they trade Edmonds for promising rookies. Next on the list is trade Pujols, Yadier, and Rolen for Sal Fasano.

Answer 10

Ecstien- to the jays
Edmonds- to dodgers
SO- left.
Cezer Iztueres- signed.