繼Chris Carpenter之後 紅雀也跟Lance Berkman延長合約
這個賽季繳出.300/.412/.555 ops+ 169 HR 31 WAR 4.6的成績
Headed for a potentially turbulent winter, the Cardinals made the rest of
their offseason that much simpler today, agreeing to a one-year extension
with Lance Berkman (Twitter link). The sides had been discussing a possible
deal this month, though talks had appeared to lose momentum.
Berkman, 35, has enjoyed a resurgent season in St. Louis, hitting 31 homers
and posting a .300/.412/.555 line through 558 plate appearances. The
switch-hitter has played first base and both corner outfield positions for
the Cardinals this year. He leads the league with an OPS+ of 169 and has
added 4.6 wins above replacement, according to FanGraphs.
The Cardinals, who are gaining ground in the National League Wild Card race,
also extended Chris Carpenter this month. They have signed five players to
extensions during the month of September since GM John Mozeliak took over,
though no other MLB team has extended a single player during the final month
of the regular season in that time.
Albert Pujols, Edwin Jackson and Rafael Furcal are among the Cardinals who
will file for free agency after the season.
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/09/cardinals-extend-lance-berkman.html