It was a modest first step, but the Cardinals' apparent agreement with free agent left-handed reliever Trever Miller began to address one of their most acute problems from last season. 

--Former Cardinals star Edgar Renteria remains prominent on the Cardinals' radar as they look for a replacement for SS Cesar Izturis. 

The Cardinals exceeded the expectations of most by winning 86 games but they fell short in the second half when their depth was not sufficient to overcome the loss of OF Rick Ankiel (lower abdominal strain) and C Yadier Molina (bruised left thigh) and the 

It was a modest first step, but the Cardinals' apparent agreement with free agent left-handed reliever Trever Miller began to address one of their most acute problems from last season. 

Looking to fill one of their most pressing offseason needs, the St. 

The Cardinals exceeded the expectations of most by winning 86 games but they fell short in the second half when their depth was not sufficient to overcome the loss of OF Rick Ankiel (lower abdominal strain) and C Yadier Molina (bruised left thigh) and the 

Having dropped out of the Matt Holliday sweepstakes -- which wasn't really the highest priority for them anyway -- the Cardinals were concentrating on putting together a new middle infield and adding left-handed relief help as open season for free agents  

--1B Albert Pujols earned his second National League MVP award, topping Philadelphia 1B Ryan Howard and Milwaukee LF Ryan Braun in the balloting. 

--1B Albert Pujols earned his second National League MVP award, topping Philadelphia 1B Ryan Howard and Milwaukee LF Ryan Braun in the balloting. 

The Cardinals exceeded the expectations of most by winning 86 games but they fell short in the second half when their depth was not sufficient to overcome the loss of OF Rick Ankiel (lower abdominal strain) and C Yadier Molina (bruised left thigh) and the 

Having dropped out of the Matt Holliday sweepstakes -- which wasn't really the highest priority for them anyway -- the Cardinals were concentrating on putting together a new middle infield and adding left-handed relief help as open season for free agents  

--1B Albert Pujols earned his second National League MVP award, topping Philadelphia 1B Ryan Howard and Milwaukee LF Ryan Braun in the balloting. 

The Cardinals exceeded the expectations of most by winning 86 games but they fell short in the second half when their depth was not sufficient to overcome the loss of OF Rick Ankiel (lower abdominal strain) and C Yadier Molina (bruised left thigh) and the 

Having dropped out of the Matt Holliday sweepstakes -- which wasn't really the highest priority for them anyway -- the Cardinals were concentrating on putting together a new middle infield and adding left-handed relief help as open season for free agents  

As more closers hit the open market, Joel Sherman says it's more likely the Mets will get one of the ones they want.