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In the Marlins defense on that one, their original plan was to trade Ozuna and Stanton, and to rebuild around Yelich. Once they traded all the other pieces (including Realmuto to the Phillies), Yelich came back and demanded a trade as well. That deal may have reinforced Mo's reluctance to make...

That's a lot to give up, especially if they are taking on Arenado's contract on top of the players.

Why put Hill on Sanders???

Exactly...I was screaming at the TV, take a timeout, give Hill a blow, and get Lucas back in the game!!!

I think Lyons will be the 2nd lefty out of the bullpen, and Gonzalez and Cooney will both start in the Triple-A rotation.

Judging by your screen name, it's obvious that you're an optimist!!! Honestly, I agree with most of what you say. I think the Cards pitching should be as good as last year (although the starters' numbers will be hard to match), and the bench should be better. The concern is the offense of the...

http://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/cardinals-are-older-but-are-they-too-old/article_172db32e-fc94-5c97-b130-22440df57393.html Another interesting read about the Cardinals and their veteran core. I've been trying to figure out why this team makes me so nervous this off season...

Here is additional information on Oh and Walden: http://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/birdland/cardinals-close-to-acquiring-korean-reliever/article_a2da1063-db8b-589d-82ac-b1ad4678db44.html

The last I heard about Walden's health was a comparison to Mark Mulder...not a good sign!!!