Cardinals Reportedly Showing 'Strong Interest' In Former All-Star Shortstop
The St. Louis Cardinals could use a little more depth in the middle infield.
St. Louis quickly has found out that it's thin on depth at shortstop in Spring Training. Young infielder Masyn Winn is expected to take over the club's shortstop spot full-time in 2024, but if he were to suffer an injury, the Cardinals could have an issue at least at the start of the season.
Tommy Edman is an option to provide depth but he currently is working his way back after undergoing surgery on his wrist.
St. Louis has been linked to a handful of possible options to provide more infield depth and one player the club reportedly is showing "strong interest" in is three-time All-Star Brandon Crawford, according to the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser.
"The San Francisco Giants signed veteran shortstop Nick Ahmed to a minor-league deal Monday in a move that was more about the subtext than the actual news," Slusser said. "Hopes of the team bringing back longtime shortstop Brandon Crawford, always slim, are now essentially dead.
"Crawford, at 37 three years older than Ahmed, is still talking to teams, according to sources. The Cardinals are among the teams looking for shortstop depth and they’re believed to have a strong interest in Crawford and a deal could come together quickly; there is also an AL West team in the mix."
The 37-year-old infielder struggled last season but could be a solid option to provide more depth and leadership in the Cardinals' clubhouse. Plus, after a down year, he likely wouldn't cost much at all.
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