According to MLB Network, the Cardinals have signed Lance Berkman to a one-year deal. Assuming that Berkman is reasonably healthy, this is another solid move by a team that usually makes plenty of them (with the possible exception of trading for Ryan Theriot).
Berkman's knee troubles make playing the outfield a risky endeavor, but this is a classic example of the "low-risk, high-reward" mentality that so many teams don't understand.
As a Cubs fan, I really wanted to see Berkman at 1B in 2011. Hopefully the Northsiders will go get Carlos Pena or Adam LaRoche. With my luck, they'll bring back Derrek Lee with a long-term deal.
Enjoy Lance Berkman, Cardinal fans. And take a little time to appreciate the leadership your team has. Not every franchise is so fortunate.
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