The St. Louis Cardinals need to add multiple starters to their rotation this offseason, and free agents may be attracted to them because they have been able to avoid pitching injuries in recent years. … [Read more...] about The Cardinals have a unique sales pitch for free agent starters that no one has
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St. Louis Cardinals set to reunite with beloved backup catcher
The St. Louis Cardinals are re-signing catcher Yohel Pozo after non-tendering his contract on Nov. 21. He is likely to serve a depth role in the organization and provide reinforcements for Ivan Herrera and Pedro Pages. … [Read more...] about St. Louis Cardinals set to reunite with beloved backup catcher
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Scout’s honor: How Whitey Herzog became talent evaluator
A player with the baseball smarts Whitey Herzog had didn’t need to be told when it was time to quit. It was autumn 1963. Herzog just turned 32, but his prime playing days had past. “His baseball epitaph could read: A Nice Guy Who Couldn’t Hit The Slow Curve,” Detroit columnist Joe Falls noted. A journeyman outfielder, Herzog squeezed out every bit of talent he had, lasting … [Read more...] about Scout’s honor: How Whitey Herzog became talent evaluator
Astros Interested In Brendan Donovan
The Astros are back in the mix for Brendan Donovan, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. That’s not surprising, as Houston’s interest in the St. Louis utility player has dated back to at least the trade deadline. Donovan is an obvious target. The Astros skew very right-handed. They tried to balance the lineup with the deadline trade for Jesús Sánchez from the Marlins. Sánchez … [Read more...] about Astros Interested In Brendan Donovan