Posted by Mike Caprio May 27, 2009

(Icon Sports Media)

 

The St. Louis Cardinals did reasonably well over the first month of the season without power-hitting third baseman Troy Glaus.  However, with injuries to outfielders’ Ryan Ludwick and Rick Ankiel, their offense has become anemic, hitting just .217 as a team in May. 

To compound matters, Cardinals’ General manager John Mozeliak indicated yesterday that the Redbirds may have to get used to the idea of living without Glaus for the remainder of the season.

The St. Louis Post Dispatch quoted Mozeliak as follows:

“It seems if he were getting better or improving to where he was getting closer to doing some baseball activities we would be getting more feedback.”

 

 

The Post speculated that Indians’ utility-man Mark DeRosa and Rockies’ third baseman Garrett Atkins may be targets for the Cards.

Surprisingly, the Post didn’t reference the Cardinals’ top prospect on the farm, third baseman Brett Wallace, just promoted to the PCL with the AAA Memphis Redbirds.  In 10 games Wallace is hitting:

.310 AVG, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 0 SB, .333 OBP, .405 SLG (.738 OPS) 

Before being promoted to AAA, Wallace spent the first month of the season at AA Springfield, where in 32 games he hit:

.281 AVG, 5 HR, 16 RBI, 0 SB, .403 OBP, .438 SLG (840 OPS)

Wallace, admittedly needs some seasoning at AAA but should be considered as a potential replacement player in St. Louis as we creep closer to the All-Star Break.   Either way, one to keep an eye on.

Wallace is a must-own in all Keeper Leagues and should be watched closely in deeper Roto/PPA leagues as these personnel decisions unfold.

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