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08:18 AM ET 08.19 | In the wake of a fourth consecutive loss, the Cards are looking for an answer to their hole at third base. Several club officials described the club's attempt to add a player as "becoming more aggressive," even to the point that the team may not wait for potential targets to be placed on waivers in the coming week. ... According to various reports, Toronto third baseman Edwin Encarnacion and Houston infielder Geoff Blum have both cleared waivers. Encarnacion, a former Cincinnati Red, is an enigmatic talent with the potential for power at the position. The Cardinals also have interest in Detroit's Brandon Inge, a slick glove at third and a versatile fielder whose waiver status is unclear.

Brandon Inge, AP

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August 19, 2010 08:22 AM ET

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:-O Edwin Encarnacion?????? Kill me now!

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August 19, 2010 08:34 AM ET

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I remember several years ago when Edwin was a hot sleeper pick at 3B fantasy wise. That panned out real well, eh?

OSUBucksFAN1

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August 19, 2010 09:10 AM ET

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Good lord. They definitely need help at third.......but these guys are not the answer. Inge would be the only one of the three I'd be interested in at all.

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August 19, 2010 09:15 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:34 AM ET 08.19 by OSUBucksFAN1

I remember several years ago when Edwin was a hot sleeper pick at 3B fantasy wise. That panned out real well, eh?

Yes, he was....key word WAS! I wouldn't have him on my team if he were the only 3rd baseman left on the planet!

stargatebabe

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August 19, 2010 09:17 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:10 AM ET 08.19 by ElevenRingsSTL

Good lord. They definitely need help at third.......but these guys are not the answer. Inge would be the only one of the three I'd be interested in at all.

They need the help but I'm with you - maybe Inge!

stargatebabe

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August 19, 2010 09:33 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:19 AM ET 08.19 by Flea Biscuit

I thought the Cards were beggining to gain a firm hold on the division after that momentum sweeping series against the Reds. What's going on?

Basically they swept the Reds in Cincinnati and then came home and played like zombies against the crappy Cubs and the mediocre Brewers. The Cards have a tendency to play to their level of competition, and seem to come out flat against weaker teams.

It's really annoying.

ElevenRingsSTL

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August 19, 2010 09:49 AM ET

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they should definitaley try to get inge

PATSandCATS8

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August 19, 2010 10:01 AM ET

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Inge is the only one on the list better than what we're currently putting on the field.

The others would be a wasted effort as far as I'm concerned.

CardsFan2

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August 19, 2010 10:32 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:19 AM ET 08.19 by Flea Biscuit

I thought the Cards were beggining to gain a firm hold on the division after that momentum sweeping series against the Reds. What's going on?

They went back into hibernation and sent the second team out! *rolls eyes*

stargatebabe

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August 19, 2010 10:41 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:33 AM ET 08.19 by ElevenRingsSTL

Basically they swept the Reds in Cincinnati and then came home and played like zombies against the crappy Cubs and the mediocre Brewers. The Cards have a tendency to play to their level of competition, and seem to come out flat against weaker teams.It's really annoying.

TenRings, the Braves have the same problem against the Nats and D-backs. not sure what that's about, but you're right, it's annoying.

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August 19, 2010 10:41 AM ET

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Oh Crud... now I have to hear the chants of "Deal David Wright to the Cardinals for pitching and prospects" all day from fellow Mets fans.

It's going to be a long day...

The Action Brown

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August 19, 2010 11:45 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:34 AM ET 08.19 by OSUBucksFAN1

I remember several years ago when Edwin was a hot sleeper pick at 3B fantasy wise. That panned out real well, eh?

Ack! I had him on my team last year. Thank God he got hurt and I picked up some mediocre player instead, which mind you was a huge improvement. What was he hitting before going on the DL? Something like a buck ten, or something horrific.

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August 19, 2010 11:47 AM ET

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Originally posted 10:41 AM ET 08.19 by ATLfan7

TenRings, the Braves have the same problem against the Nats and D-backs. not sure what that's about, but you're right, it's annoying.

At least they took care of business against the Nats this time. I was glad to see Nyger Morgan out of the lineup. Most of the time he sucks, but is somehow great against the Braves. Adam Dunn has literally struck out almost every at bat this series.

Piltdown Rabbit

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August 19, 2010 12:07 PM ET

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those cardinals are in an other page, i wonder if they were all together the past series that they played against the lowly brewers?? st luis should be ashame for playing so poorly, they most be very tired and bore playing this games lately!!

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August 19, 2010 12:56 PM ET

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Now that the Cubs have started selling off their pieces...How about Aramis Ramirez at 3rd. He's an upgrade defensively, and could fill part of the void left when Ludwick was traded.