Cardinals Insider Doesn't Rule Out Another Possible Addition Of Star Pitcher
The St. Louis Cardinals have had a successful offseason so far.
St. Louis has addressed its two biggest roster holes -- the starting rotation and bullpen -- and is in a much better spot on paper.
If the 2024 season were to start today, the Cardinals likely would be considered one of the top teams in the National League Central. While this is the case, there still are some intriguing free agents out there who could help.
St. Louis likely is done adding but if it changed its mind and wanted to add another starter, both Jordan Montgomery and Blake Snell still are available.
The Cardinals have been linked in some way to both hurlers throughout the offseason but a signing certainly is unlikely after all of the additions the club has made. While this is the case, MLB.com's John Denton didn't fully rule out a move.
"In 2023, the Cardinals were often a victim of short starts and their bullpen getting overexposed and eaten alive late in games," Denton said. "This time around, the club is hoping historically dependable workhorses (Sonny Gray), (Lance Lynn), and (Kyle Gibson) can team up with incumbent starters Miles Mikolas and Steven Matz to eat innings and keep the bullpen fresh...
"Of course, another pitching move could still exist, if the Cards so desire. Blake Snell with the birds on the bat across his chest? A reunion with lefty Jordan Montgomery? But they’ve already done lots in their busiest offseason in decades. Now, they are confident that a makeover that has lasted from early November to early February will have them grinning from cheek to cheek once the playoffs start in October."
If the Cardinals could land either, it would go a long way for the club's chances of competing for a World Series title. A move should be considered unlikely but either star could make sense.
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