Cardinals get help defensively at third base

Newly-acquired third baseman Pedro Feliz

The Saint Louis Cardinals acquired third baseman Pedro Feliz today from the Houston Astros in exchange for minor league pitcher Bob Carpenter. The 35-year-old played his first 8 seasons in San Francisco with the Giants before a 2-year stint with the Philadelphia Phillies. Feliz signed with the Houston Astros after he was released by the Phillies last off-season.