The St. Louis Cardinals are heading into a very important offseason. After the season ends, the club will see Chaim Bloom take over as the team’s newest president of baseball operations, and he has his work cut out for himself.
He will be tasked with getting this organization back in the right direction and getting fans back in the stadium. He must make some decisions regarding some key players’ futures in St. Louis.
The biggest decision revolves around whether the team will keep Nolan Arenado around after this season. However, that is not the only player the club can trade to give them some good value in return.
Cardinals predicted to shop all-Star slugger over the winter
Brendan Donovan has become a fan favorite in St. Louis. The All-Star slugger is having one of the best seasons in his career, playing in 117 games, hitting .287/.354/.421 with 10 home runs and 49 runs batted in
However, he could be a player the team looks to shop around. Fansided’s Mark Powell argues he could bring back a good haul of prospects, which is something the team could use.
“Trading their lone All-Star would be a tough sell by Bloom to the fanbase, but if it comes with a solid prospect haul and the right messaging, it’s a move the Cardinals must consider. The Cards’ roster doesn’t offer many impressive trade assets, as the vast majority of the moves discussed are little more than salary dumps. Dealing Donovan would bring back something of value and eventual MLB-ready talent.”
Donovan could be an intriguing trade option for many teams. With his ability to play nearly every position on the field, he could be a huge asset for a club looking for a quality utility man.
