Cardinals kept Burleson — he responded with a 3-HR game vs. Yankees
St. Louis held onto outfielder Alec Burleson at the deadline, and he validated that call with a three-homer performance against New York.
The Cardinals opted against trading Alec Burleson, a decision that was quickly vindicated. Burleson hit three home runs against the Yankees in the game following the reported trade discussion. Jon Heyman noted the outcome as confirmation the Cardinals made the right call. The performance signals Burleson is in strong form and remains a key piece of the St. Louis lineup.
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