Would have been nice to pull the trigger on a deal like the Cardinals did today... I feel like we have waaaaaaaaaay too many inexperienced bullpen arms.
Cardinals acquired RHP Juan Nicasio from the Phillies for INF Eliezer Alvarez.
Philadelphia claimed Nicasio off waivers from the Pirates on August 31, giving up nothing in return, and will now flip the 31-year-old reliever to St. Louis for a young infield prospect. Nicasio boasts a 2.79 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, and 61/18 K/BB ratio in 61 1/3 innings this season and he gives the Cardinals' bullpen a much-needed upgrade. He will not, however, be eligible for the playoffs if the Cardinals make it there.