It may be the middle of winter, but the hot stove has reignited.
MiLB Official Site
For most of the winter the Cardinals have entertained interest from other teams in their plethora of outfield bats in hopes that a trade would not just offer them talent but also clarity for their roster, and room to maneuver.
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The St. Louis Cardinals announced a four-player trade with the Tampa Bay Rays this evening, acquiring top pitching prospect lefty Matthew Liberatore, minor league catcher Edgardo Rodriguez and the Rays Compensation B draft pick (66th overall), in exchange for outfielders Randy Arozarena, Josè MartÃnez and the Cardinals Compensation A draft pick (38th overall).
St. Louis Official Site
Throughout the offseason, the Cardinals have tried to reduce the redundancy in their outfield by exploring trades with teams that could give quality talent in return. A trade with the Rays on Thursday night did just that, and it could have ripple effects as the Cards head into the final month of the offseason.
St. Louis Official Site
In a compelling, four-player trade that immediately reduced their excess in the outfield while also adding a top prospect for the future, the Cardinals invited questions about what they’ll do next to address the present.
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