New Cardinals swing inaugural deal w/ the Dodgers...

[BK Dodgers GM (Man)]

As an inaugural trade for the newly minted Cardinals (formerly the Padres) under new GM Bill, the Dodgers send:

Kenley Jansen (FA) + our 2016 Franchise Player Tag + our MiLB Picks #2.18 and #4.18

to the Cardinals in exchange for:

The Cardinals' 2017 Franchise Player Tag


New Cardinals GM, Bill, to confirm. Thanks for taking over this team, Bill. Hope it's smooth sailing w/ the rebuilding process...

[Former Cardinals GM (Bill)]

I confirm the trade, and I look forward to trying to rebuild this team.

Bill Bowden

[Astros GM (Kris)]

Approved. Please update rosters and salary cap information.