After a middling 2008 season (86-76, fourth place), the Cardinals rebounded nicely in 2009 to win the NL Central with a 91-71 record, thanks in large part to the mid-season acquisition of LF Matt Holliday. While the Redbirds managed to re-sign Holliday this off-season, the club lost several other of its key contributors this winter.
Whether the team will be able to compete with the Philliles for the pennant will be largely dependent upon how well the replacements perform.
Key Additions: P Rich Hill and P Brad Penny
Key Subtractions: OF Rick Akiel, 3B Mark DeRosa, 3B Troy Glaus, and P Joel Pineiro
Key Performer, 2010: Brad Penny
Starting Rotation
The top end of the St Louis rotation is very good, otherwise it is filled with question marks. RHP Chris Carpenter (17-4, 2.24) and RHP Adam Wainw ...
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2010 N. L. Central Preview: Redbirds Should Fly High In St Louis
Posted: 30th March 2010 by Jeffrey Brown in MLBComments Off on 2010 N. L. Central Preview: Redbirds Should Fly High In St Louis