Originally Posted by
Horsehide Harry
Under normal circumstances (no TJ for Reyes) you would be correct. However, with the resigning of Molina, the Cards could (and probably will at some point) move Kelly. Reyes is a fantastic SP prospect when healthy. However, the TJ throws some uncertainty around him. Chances are he won't be able to pitch effectively again for 18 months and even then may not return 100% to form.
The Cards are clearly in a positioned to win now mode and are definitely interested in Quintana from the White Sox. Do you think the WS would take an injured Reyes, Kelly and Flaherty for Q? I don't. They've got better offers than that in hand already. And while Teheran isn't Quintana, he's a good #2 who's signed at a reasonable rate for a number of years.