When word got out about Wednesday's Edwin Jackson trade, some eyebrows were raised, as Jackson didn't fit with the Blue Jays. The assumption at that point was that the Blue Jays would turn around and try to deal Jackson elsewhere. Now according to Joe Strauss, not only are the Jays looking at Cardinals outfielder Colby Rasmus - a Rasmus trade involving Jackson is "imminent."
MLB Trade Rumors: Colby Rasmus Deal To Blue Jays ‘Imminent’
Trade of Rasmus to Toronto imminent for Jackson, Dotel, Rzepczynski.
Toronto flipping Jackson to St. Louis for Rasmus has been the Wednesday rumor. What was not clear was that the whole package would be so underwhelming.
True, this deal would provide the Cardinals with three useful pieces. Jackson is a fine if inconsistent rental starter who would allow the team to bump Kyle McClellan to the bullpen. Marc Rzepczynski is an effective lefty reliever under team control for years and years. And Octavio Dotel is a proven late power arm who could only further stabilize what's been an iffy group of relievers.
But, in Rasmus, we’re talking about one of the premier young outfield talents in baseball. If this trade goes down - which is not guaranteed, but which is overwhelmingly likely - the Cardinals will truly be selling low.
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