On March 23, 2000, the Cardinals acquired Jim Edmonds from the California Angels in a trade for pitcher Kent Bottenfield and infielder Adam Kennedy. Here's how Edmonds reacted to the trade, and his new role with the Cardinals.
He's a natural. He's lazy. He's misunderstood. He's a "great, great teammate." The newest Cardinal has heard it all. One thing is certain: Edmonds (right) can play the game.
Jim Edmond's first day as a Cardinal was nothing to call home about. He did a bunch of interviews. Shook a lot of hands. Pulled on a Cardinals jersey for the first time since being traded from the Anaheim Angels on Thursday.