http://www.sbnation.com/users/Foehammer Posts made by Foehammer on SB Nation http://www.vivaelbirdos.com/2008/7/21/576102/interesting-cards-proposit Foehammer Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:36:00 -0000 <p>There was an interesting post on Athletics Nation by <em>notsellingjeans.&nbsp; </em></p> <p>The post bascially outlines a way where the Cardinals could fill a ton of immediete holes by breaking a "Cardinals Rule" ... trading Colby Rasmus.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>In the deal, the A's would get a cornerstone to build their team around for years ... Rasmus.&nbsp; The Cards would get:</p> <p>Mark Ellis 2B</p> <p>Bobby Crosby SS</p> <p>Justin Duchsherer SP</p> <p>Alan Embree RP</p> <p>and ...</p> <p>Huston Street RP</p> <p>This would obviously be a fire sale for Oakland ... a full retreat into rebuilding mode.&nbsp; For the Cards, this would be a deal for the here and now which I'm not sure I'm wanting to sell the farm for.&nbsp; It would plug a ton of holes but for Rasmus?&nbsp; Whadd'ya think?&nbsp; The link to the actual article which is quite interesting is below:</p> <p><a href="http://www.athleticsnation.com/2008/7/20/575122/the-final-sell-off-how-the">http://www.athleticsnation.com/2008/7/20/575122/the-final-sell-off-how-the</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>