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C Molina
SS Eckstein


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These guys are serviceable, but not core players, or even average major league regulars. The Cards are giving up much too much at several places on the diamond.

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I sort of agree re:Eck, but I think you are severely underrating Molina if you think he's not even an average major league regular.

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Eckstein turned out to be one of the best SS in the National League last year, as well as a very good lead off man. He works the count, gets on base a lot, and you will never see anybody bust their ass harder than he does. I think saying that he is not even an average major league baseball player is crazy. He is a perfect fit for a team like St. Louis. Now will he drop off some this year? Maybe, but he will still be a WAY above average baseball player and one of the keys to the Cards success.

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