3 Cardinals on the block who will be traded, 1 who could surprisingly stay
By Curt Bishop
Brendan Donovan could net the Cardinals a nice return too
Like Gorman, Donovan could get the Cardinals a very solid return if dealt.
Donovan can play all positions in the infield and the outfield and is essentially a Swiss army knife, not unlike Edman. He is yet another solid left-handed bat that can be used at the top of the lineup.
In addition to his hitting prowess and defensive versatility, he also possesses speed and is a former Gold Glove Award winner. He can bring a lot to the table for a team in need of position players.
As mentioned earlier, his season was cut short due to an elbow injury. St. Louis used him as a designated hitter exclusively for much of July until he was ruled out for the rest of the season on the day of the trade deadline.
Fortunately, that injury didn't seem to affect his hitting at all, which makes him an ideal candidate for a trade that could bring back some starting pitching help for the Cardinals to kick off the winter.
Donovan hit .284 with 11 home runs and 34 RBI before his season came to an abrupt end, but if healthy for a full season, he could be a valuable piece to have.