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Cardinals trade idea sends fan favorite to Astros despite dealing with an injury
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The St. Louis Cardinals may trade fan favorite Lars Nootbaar to the Houston Astros despite his injury, as they focus on a long-term rebuilding plan. Proposed trade details include Nootbaar for Jacob Melton and AJ Blubaugh.
Cardinals trade idea sends fan favorite to Astros despite dealing with an injury originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The St. Louis Cardinals simply aren't in a position to win it all anytime in the next year or so. It's the harsh reality of where this organization stands, currently in fourth place in the National League Central. The Cardinals have actually had a decent start to the campaign, but this is a better look for the future than it is in the short term.
It's tough to say that the Cardinals should go out and trade some of their top players because they have a lot of talent and could possibly make some noise next season if their young guys continue to develop, but if they can get a decent return for guys like Lars Nootbaar, it wouldn't be the wrong decision to move on from him.
Thomas Carelli of SI proposed a deal that would send Nootbaar to the Houston Astros in exchange for Jacob Melton and AJ Blubaugh. It's not the worst trade, but I feel like the Cardinals could get more value out there.
âNootbaar is injured, and while the Cardinals are looking to a 3-year plan, Nootbaar will not align with it. He had one more year of team control. âThe Cardinals are playing fine without Nootbaar, with depth to fill his loss.
âBy the time Nootbaar returns (6-8 weeks), the season could be half-lost anyway. The team might as well deal with Nootbaar if an offer comes in.â
Nootbaar is probably better to hold on to over the next few months. If the Cardinals do plan on sending him out, doing so at the trade deadline would be the better plan.
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Q&A
Why are the Cardinals considering trading Lars Nootbaar?
The Cardinals are considering trading Lars Nootbaar because they are focusing on a long-term rebuilding plan and believe they can manage without him due to their current depth.
What players are involved in the proposed trade between the Cardinals and Astros?
The proposed trade involves Lars Nootbaar going to the Houston Astros in exchange for Jacob Melton and AJ Blubaugh.
How does Lars Nootbaar's injury impact his trade value?
Lars Nootbaar's injury may lower his trade value, but the Cardinals believe they can still receive a decent return while prioritizing their future plans.