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rink23 · 04-05-2023, 06:54 AM

Looking for the top of the rotation starting pitcher, the St. Louis Cardinals hope they have landed him by acquiring right-hander Shane Bieber from the Cleveland Indians in exchange for RHP Jack Flaherty.
Bieber, 29, has gone 49-25 over the last three seasons for the Guardians winning a Cy Young award in 2020.
But his $28.4 million price tag through the 2027 season seemed to get to big for the former Tribe.
In Flaherty, Cleveland acquires a player who St. Louis thought might grow into an ace but has struggled with injuries and inconsistency.
Flaherty, also 29, pitched in 29 games in 2024, starting 19, and ended up 3-8 with a 7.07 ERA.
St. Louis will pay 25 percent of Flaherty's $7.5 million salary through 2027.

04-05-2023, 06:54 AM	#15
rink23 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 21,449	Cards news: Dec. 5 -- St. Louis lands Cleveland ace Bieber for RHP Flahertyyyy Looking for the top of the rotation starting pitcher, the St. Louis Cardinals hope they have landed him by acquiring right-hander Shane Bieber from the Cleveland Indians in exchange for RHP Jack Flaherty. Bieber, 29, has gone 49-25 over the last three seasons for the Guardians winning a Cy Young award in 2020. But his $28.4 million price tag through the 2027 season seemed to get to big for the former Tribe. In Flaherty, Cleveland acquires a player who St. Louis thought might grow into an ace but has struggled with injuries and inconsistency. Flaherty, also 29, pitched in 29 games in 2024, starting 19, and ended up 3-8 with a 7.07 ERA. St. Louis will pay 25 percent of Flaherty's $7.5 million salary through 2027. Attached Images