"We have five competitive guys," said Cardinals manager Tony La Russa. "But the economics are making it tougher for a lot of teams to come up with five. Now you're seeing veteran guys, who might be looking for a certain salary, getting shut out and so you're seeing a dropoff."
Dennis Eckersley was going to throw batting practice for the Cardinals, but according to manager Tony La Russa, "He couldn't reach the back of the wall with that fastball." Ouch!
Mark Mulder, LHP, free agent: Mulder has reached the final stage of his rotator cuff surgery rehab with former Michigan State pitching coach Greg Gunderson and will likely throw for teams next week. Mulder has had to get over a psychological hump after such a surgery, which limited him to six appearances over the last two years with the Cardinals. When healthy, Mulder, 103-60 over his career, has been one of the top lefties in the game. Only 31, the 6-foot-6-inch, 200-pounder will likely sign a Triple A deal. The Dodgers have been the most interested team, while the Brewers might also be in the mix. Mulder's agent, Gregg Clifton, expects six or seven teams to send scouts to watch his client throw.
Boston Globe
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