Alec Burleson dealt by Cardinals at trade deadline
Cardinals outfielder Alec Burleson was summoned to the visiting manager's office at Yankee Stadium and informed of his trade shortly before the deadline.
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Alec Burleson was traded at the MLB trade deadline while the team was visiting Yankee Stadium. He was called to the manager's office shortly before the deadline, having already watched two teammates receive goodbye hugs and pack their belongings. The report comes from Cardinals beat reporter Derrick Goold, indicating the deal is confirmed. The full destination and trade details are linked but not fully disclosed in the excerpt.
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