As much as anything, the Cardinals could really use a true center fielder and leadoff hitter. That's not just a short-term need either. They could use a long-term solution. Randal Grichuk has not been able to repeat his 2015 success in 2016, and he's a corner outfielder faking center. Also, a true leadoff man would allow them move Matt Carpenter down to the No. 3 spot and into a more tradition run-producing role. St. Louis is the only team in baseball that has used only five starters all season, and those five starters have combined for a 3.97 ERA. I'm not sure rotation help is much of a priority, especially with top prospect Alex Reyes in Triple-A. The Cardinals could be in "tweak" mode. They may look to improve the margins of their roster without overhauling things.
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