Report: St. Louis Cardinals discussing deal with OF Coco Crisp

The St. Louis Cardinals and free agent centerfielder Coco Crisp are negotiating a deal that would send the veteran to St. Louis, according to Yahoo! Sports’ Steve Henson.

The Cardinals are in discussions to sign Coco Crisp to play CF and bat at the top of the order. Jon Jay wld move to RF with Craig injured.—
Steve Henson (@HensonYahoo) December 20, 2011

Crisp has spent the last two seasons in Oakland, where he hit .264/.314/.379 with 8 home runs and 49 stolen bases.

The 32-year-old would be joining his fifth team if the deal goes through, after spending time with Cleveland, Boston, Kansas City, and Oakland.