Cardinals signed first baseman-outfielder Lance Berkman, who had been with the Yankees, to a one-year contract.
This was a hot rumor all of a sudden, but Berkman still seemed like a more natural fit with the Athletics or Rockies. He figures to play right field for the Cardinals, with Allen Craig starting against the occasional lefty. That'll hurt the team's outfield defense, but if Berkman bounces back as hoped, he'll be a great fit in the lineup. Dec. 4 - 5:16 pm et