If Dylan Carlson Out-Swings The Competition, Left Field Should Be His On Opening Day

Baseball is full of prospects, both large and small when it comes to capabilities. There are the AAA(A) types who stick around for a few years before flaming out or seeing their ceiling collapse. There are the ones in the middle who do well enough to stick around, make a few adjustments and use video and climb a few steps. And then there are the ones who are destined for greatness, their stock so high that even a virus can't knock it down to size.

KSDK

Genesis Cabrera, Kwang-Hyun Kim Impresses Cardinals' Recent Lefty Additons Look Just Right

When they overlapped as members of the Tampa Bay organization, major-league infielder Brad Miller heard all about a lefty in Class A with the big arm, the big bite to his fastball, and all it took was a few years and joining a new club for him to finally see Genesis Cabrera in person.

Post-Dispatch

Video: Matt Wieters Faces Alex Reyes 2-17-2020

Alex Reyes pitching against Matt Wieters with several watchful eyes on hand: Michael Girsch, Moises Rodriguez, Matt Slater, Adam Olsen are all here. pic.twitter.com/8NmoW2UjsA

— Jeff Jones (@jmjones) February 17, 2020

Matt Wieters looks at an Alex Reyes breaking pitch.

A couple laughs and you can hear someone say "it's too early for that." pic.twitter.com/JAKbq4upfv

— Brenden Schaeffer (@bschaeffer12) February 17, 2020

Improved Offensive Production For Cardinals Starts With The Great Spring Search For OPS

It’s out there, nuggets of it. Some of it will glimmer under the South Florida sun. Some won’t be so conspicuous, hidden perhaps on a back field or in a batting cage. And beginning Monday, as the Cardinals’ full squad reports and practices for the first time, the club’s manager, coaches and executives will become prospectors looking at prospects and pros, trying to spot those golden nuggets of OPS.

Hochman

Recurring Arm Soreness Slows Miles Mikolas's Spring, Delays His Appearance In Games

A familiar soreness in his right arm that Miles Mikolas pitched through at times last season returned in the first week of spring training and will delay his appearance in exhibition games, at the least.
Cardinal Beat

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas has been taken off his throwing program due to a "setback" involving the flexor tendon in his right forearm. There wasn't much concern from Manager Mike Shildt who spoke to media on Saturday after a rainy workout.
KMOX

Cardinals manager Mike Shildt didn't get far in his morning session with the media Saturday, as his attempt at a press powwow was interrupted by rain.
KMOV

The soreness that Miles Mikolas pitched through last season reappeared in the first week of spring and could delay his appearance in Grapefruit League games.
St. Louis Official Site

Brad Miller Prepared To Play All Over For Cardinals

Just a day after he signed with the Cardinals, veteran infielder Brad Miller was already in the clubhouse and working out with his new teammates Thursday, taking swings and grounders on the Cardinals practice fields at Roger Dean Stadium.
St. Louis Official Site

Infielder Brad Miller has been in high demand the past two years, spending time in the Tampa Bay, Milwaukee, Dodgers, Cleveland, Yankees and Philadelphia organizations before signing a $2 million deal with the Cardinals on Wednesday.
Cardinal Beat

One of four current Cardinals (along with Paul Goldschmidt, Matt Carpenter and Paul DeJong) to have hit at least 30 homers in a big-league season, Brad Miller has been in high demand the past two years. He spent time in the Tampa Bay, Milwaukee, Los Angeles Dodgers, Cleveland, New York Yankees and Philadelphia organizations before signing a $2 million deal with the Cardinals on Wednesday.
Post-Dispatch

Brad Miller has been around the block.
KMOV

SK Meets With Michael Girsch & Randy Flores

Some of KK’s former teammates with SK Wyverns are visiting camp today. Right now, meeting Girsch and Randy Flores. pic.twitter.com/VYAqQlsHNX

— Jeff Jones (@jmjones) February 13, 2020

Kwang-Hyun Kim's Flexibilty Key To Signing With Cardinals: Michael Girsch

When the St. Louis Cardinals were keying in on South Korean left-hander Kim Kwang-hyun last winter, they saw a career starter who could also fit in as an effective bullpen piece.

Yonhap News Agency

Michael Girsch: Goal Is To Find Out What Tyler O'Neill, Harrison Bader, Lane Thomas, Other Outfielders Are

Take a listen to the full hour of Girsch with our Chris Hrabe, and chats with Cardinals coaches Stubby Clapp and Ron “Pop” Warner who are on the annual Cardinals Cruise with co-host Mike Claiborne. Also you'll hear from newly elected Hall of Fame outfielder Larry Walker followed by a segment featuring 1980s Cardinals greats Ozzie Smith, Whitey Herzog, Tommy Herr, and John Tudor:

KMOX

Cardinals Celebrate Latin America Class Of 2019

Prospects at the Cardinals’ Latin America facility in Boca Chica, Dominican Republic, go through hours of practice on the field and in the weight room in hopes they’ll one day reach the Major Leagues.

St. Louis Official Site

Too Many Gloves? No Such Thing For Tommy Edman, The Cardinals' Ultimate Utility Knife

You could argue that the best hitter on the Cardinals in 2019 didn’t join the team until June.

KMOV

Lane Thomas Will Make An Impact On 2020 Cardinals. How Much & How Soon?

Sometimes, spring training seems too long — practices and more practices, games and more games, months of Groundhog Days, starting shortly after Groundhog Day. But with so many guys challenging for two Cardinals outfield spots, one wonders if there will be enough spring training at-bats to get a proper look at all the candidates?

Hochman

What Can Versatile Tommy Edman Do For An Encore?

During last year’s Cardinals Caravan and Winter Warm-Up, Tommy Edman was a relative unknown -- not a top prospect, but close enough to the Majors that he could have a shot in 2019.

St. Louis Official Site

Video: Michael Girsch On The Value Of Matt Wieters

Michael Girsch on the value Matt Wieters brings to the #STLCards: "He was more of a threat offensively than we've had backing up Yadi in several years. ... He's got great knowledge of the game and the ability to help both pitchers and hitters with their preparation." pic.twitter.com/foGALzKVzQ

— FOX Sports Midwest (@FSMidwest) January 23, 2020

Losing Marcell Ozuna Is Fine, But Do The Cardinals Have Enough Offense To Win The Division?

In reality, Marcell Ozuna and the St. Louis Cardinals parted ways months ago.

KSDK

Cardinals Kept Talking But Marcell Ozuna Winds Up Walking

After the 2019 postseason ended and the free agency period quickly ensued, the Cardinals made free agent left fielder Marcell Ozuna a standard, one-year, qualifying offer of $17.8 million in order to ensure a high draft choice if Ozuna signed with someone else. More than two months later, Ozuna, who turned down that offer, has signed with someone else, the Atlanta Braves, for one year at $18 million, as the Cardinals apparently did not come off that qualifying figure very much, if any, in the 75 days or so since it was made.

Post-Dispatch

Cardinals Can't & Won't Let Tommy Edman's Value Go To Waste

Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak caused a bit of a Twitter firestorm (for some) this weekend when he said during his annual Winter Warm-Up Q&A that — gasp! — the Cardinals, like every other team in baseball, are no longer clinging to batting average as the best and only way to evaluate a hitter.

BenFred

'We're Not Going To Win This Way': Mike Shildt, Cardinals Draw Line On Unsavory Sign Stealing

It wasn’t as obvious or loud as, say, the banging on a trash can coming from the opposing dugout, but the shockwaves that rippled through baseball, exposed sign-stealing cheats and cost three managers their jobs were not new to Mike Shildt’s ears.

Post-Dispatch

During A Slow & Steady Recovey, Jordan Hicks Speeds Toward Spring Feeling 'Really Strong'; Nolan Gorman Goes For 'Upgrade'; Tyler Webb On Three-Batter Minimum; Marcell Ozuna, Etc

Cardinals closer Jordan Hicks, his overheated fastball having spent the past six months cooling as he recovered from elbow surgery, has read the comments on social media and he definitely heard the questions while meeting fans on this weekend’s caravan.

Post-Dispatch

106 Or Bust? Jordan Hicks Will Settle For Return To Health; Dylan Carlson Has Chance To Compete For A Roster Spot; Austin Gomber Looking Toward A Healthy 2020; Worth Noting

Cardinals closer Jordan Hicks on Sunday showed off his full right arm extension -- and added in a left arm extension, just for good measure -- demonstrating the health he feels about six months after he had Tommy John surgery.

St. Louis Official Site