Trevor Rosenthal To Remain Closer, Carlos Martinez Slated To Start; Cardinals Expect Coaching Staff To Remain Intact; John Mozeliak To Contact Chris Carpenter About Future Plans; John Mozeliak, Mike Matheny Depend Playoff Roster Decisions; Worth Noting

Trevor Rosenthal has remained consistent in his request to get a chance to be a big league starter. The message the Cardinals gave the rookie right-hander before he went home for the winter, though, requires Rosenthal to put those dreams on further hold.
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Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said Monday afternoon the pain of losing the World Series remains five days later.
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2013 is done and now it’s on to getting the St. Louis Cardinals set for 2014. Lots of decisions will be made between now and the start of spring training. Not the least of which is whether Carlos Beltran will return. Cards GM John Mozeliak said today the club did make a qualifying offer to him in order to secure draft pick compensation should he leave.
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