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The St. Louis Cardinals view their depth at starting pitcher as a strength. It also emphasizes how Spring Training develops before they commit to the five-man rotation set on Opening Day. The next few weeks will be monumental with as many as nine pitchers who could be starters when the season starts. A Mix of Veterans and Young Players The Cardinals starting pitching options … [Read more...] about Cardinals Set to Determine Starting Pitchers in Spring Camp

The St. Louis Cardinals are reportedly open to trading right-handed pitcher Erick Fedde. According to a report from Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, rival clubs believe the organization wants to reduce payroll and develop its younger pitching. After a strong year and having signed a team-friendly deal, Fedde could be on the move before the season begins. What made … [Read more...] about Report: Cardinals Open to Trading Top Starter Erick Fedde

St. Louis Cardinals young and powerful left-handed bat Alec Burleson won’t play much in the outfield this season. Cardinals’ manager Oliver Marmol said Burleson will be splitting time with Willson Contreras at first base and designated hitter, according to a report from MLB.com reporter John Denton. Young Cardinals Left-Handed Bat Switching Positions Burleson Part of a First … [Read more...] about Young Cardinals Left-Handed Bat Switching Positions

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol calls on fans to show up in force this season despite the uncertainty about the team’s direction. Marmol commented on Wednesday on the Cardinals Territory podcast when asked what his main message was to fans heading into the season. He said it was important to show the young players the potential of the fanbase as the organization … [Read more...] about Cardinals Manager Calls on Fans to Show Up for Young Players

The St. Louis Cardinals have a log jam at second base after moving on from trying to trade third baseman Nolan Arenado. The Cardinals appear committed now to Arenado as their everyday third baseman; this creates a domino effect in their roster. Now, several young players are going to be vying for playing time at second base. Cardinals Encounter Second Base Congestion Cardinals … [Read more...] about Cardinals Encounter Second Base Congestion