Brandon Inge

he supposedly has cleared waivers and will be released tonight after the game if they have not traded him first. This is a little confusing- surely they could get some value out of him instead of just releasing him. I understand that no one claimed him off waivers because of his salary, but surely someone would trade something and take on part of his salary. I would think he would make a nice option for the Cards in RF if the price was right.

“General manager John Mozeliak said the team was involved in discussions with several teams regarding players who already have cleared waivers and fit the Cardinals’ need. 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.

“The whole process of waivers is about being patient,” Mozeliak said. “At the same token, if we felt like we could do something that will help us sooner rather than later, we would give that real consideration. We’re weighing that in.”

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.

If on waivers, Inge would have to clear every American League club, even contending teams, before the Cardinals would have a shot at claiming him. With 65 wins, the Cardinals would have the chance to claim him before San Francisco or Atlanta, and the first-place Reds could not block the Cardinals’ claim".

My Translation: They might prefer Inge but cannot afford to wait and see if he clears waivers which is more difficult because he has to pass through American league.