Freese trade

I think the St. Louis Cardinals will trade away David Freese, the MVP of the 2011 World Series. I have thought so for about a week, since Kolten Wong was called up.

I have been advocating a Freese deal almost all season. He doesn't really produce much, but is perceived as still having value. I say cash it in.

With the addition of Wong, the Cards have Alan Craig, Matt Adams, Matt Carpenter, Wong, Daniel Descalso, and Pete Kozma, along with Freese for four infield spots. Conversely, the club is carrying only four outfielders and just two catchers. It just feels like something is coming. I am sure the roster will not stay composed that way for long.

Fox's Ken Rosenthal also thinks like I do on this subject and adds that the third base position in free agency will be thin this year, so interest in Freese will be heightened. 

Friends I've talked to seem surprised that I'm ready to see Freese dealt, but it's really just a matter of Freese's poor production, the Cardinals' supply of young infielders, and the team's need to add pitching. It's really a no-brainer, but if dealing Freese bothers you, just wait.

I'm ready to deal Matt Holliday, too.