07-26-2009, 06:28 PM
Indians get the Cards' 2008 minor league pitcher of the year, Jess Todd to complete the DeRosa trade.
MLB Trade Rumors:
<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->Todd, 23, entered the season as the Cardinals' #4 prospect. He's pitched very well, posting a 2.20 ERA through 49 innings, allowing just 39 hits and 13 walks while striking out 59 and collecting 24 saves. Opponents are hitting just .214 against Todd this season.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Cards beat writer Joe Strauss: <!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->Cards now dealt top overall prospect, top starting pitching prospect, '08 org Pitcher of Year, and 08's closer-in-waiting. Wow!!!<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
MLB Trade Rumors:
<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->Todd, 23, entered the season as the Cardinals' #4 prospect. He's pitched very well, posting a 2.20 ERA through 49 innings, allowing just 39 hits and 13 walks while striking out 59 and collecting 24 saves. Opponents are hitting just .214 against Todd this season.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Cards beat writer Joe Strauss: <!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->Cards now dealt top overall prospect, top starting pitching prospect, '08 org Pitcher of Year, and 08's closer-in-waiting. Wow!!!<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
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