Simple Cards

I have mixed feelings on the Cards standing by at the trading deadline. On one hand they shouldn't be in the race in the first place and you don't want to make a trade just to make a trade. On the other hand if you have a chance I think you have to take it. Just a couple of years ago they couldn't trade Anthony Reyes at the trading deadline because he was their future. Last week he could have been traded for a few barrels of oil. Why hold on to a couple of prospects that might turn out when you can get a proven player??