

So would he be worth the shot? DeJong put up solid numbers and regressed so would Torres really be considered an upgrade? I would say yes.

The down side is that he is currently slashing. The biggest name that has come up in these discussions is Elvis Andrus, the shortstop of the Texas Rangers. Going from living up to expectations to many fans wanting to get rid of him, a change of scenery could be good. Though Cardinals shortstop prospect Masyn Winn didn’t have a banner day at the plate in Saturday’s MLB All-Star Futures Game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, the uber-talented 20-year-old. With the Cardinals having lost Rafael Furcal for the entire 2013 season due to Tommy John Surgery, many experts have suggested that they pursue a player from outside the organization. He has been the team’s primary starting shortstop for each of the last five seasons. Since then? He has combined to hit 16 home runs and 80 RBI in 196 games. DeJong, who represented the Cardinals in the 2019 All-Star Game, debuted with the Cardinals in 2017. Here’s why a healthy Paul DeJong could be a key for the St. Louis Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak believes his team has exactly what is needed at the position.
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In 2019, in 144 games, he hit 38 home runs and 90 RBI. In an offseason where free agent shortstops seem to be all of the rage, St. Torres is only 25, has been an All Star in his first 2 seasons in 20, but he has taken some major steps back offensively. Stand out in the stands with this St Louis Cardinals Mens Light Blue Long Sleeve Trifecta Shortstop Long Sleeve Rally House has a great selection of new. Its team graphics and ombre design add a trendy addition to your. Sure that fine, but many also want him to be the second coming of Derek Jeter. Louis Cardinals in style with this Shortstop Ombre raglan V-neck tee. Many Yankees fans expected him to be the SS of the future. Torres was the highlight of the trade when the Yankees traded Aroldis Chapman to the Cubs back in 2016, but Torres hasn't quite lived up to the lofty expectations.

McGee came off the bench and started when needed.Yankees might part with Gleyber Torres but he would still cost a pretty penny. Though the tension between Smith and exciting youngster Royce Clayton, acquired in a trade, grew thick and troublesome at times as they shared time at shortstop, both players had good seasons. Legendary veteran shortstop Ozzie Smith, announced during the season that it would be his last season in the Major Leagues, while veteran outfielder Willie McGee, was brought back to the Cards as a free agent.
