![]() ![]() Now Baez is a free agent of the New York Mets and the question is whether the Cardinals should be entertaining the thought of signing him as their long term answer in the middle infield. For a while, it was thought “El Mago” (The Magician) would be the cornerstone of the Chicago Cubs infield for years to come but that all changed with a slump followed by a midsummer trade in 2021. Mention Javy Baez and the words “inconsistently spectacular” come to mind. ![]() Javier Baez Javier Baez (USA TODAY Sports Images) Although never confirmed, it was rumored at the trade deadline that Story was a deal pursued but did not work out for Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak. As for Cardinals fans, they have been intrigued with the possibility of reuniting third baseman Arenado with his former Colorado colleague. His 14 errors could be a bit troubling to potential suitors. 15) leads in nearly every offensive category of the four shortstops over the span of 2016-2021.įollowing Fernando Tatis Jr., Story is the next best thing on the left side of the infield, leading the National League in double plays. How would he perform away from Coors Field? Well, if Matt Holliday and Larry Walker are any indication, Story would hit quite well. He plays in Colorado where the air is thin and the ball travels faster than a speeding bullet. And therein lies one of the arguments against Story. Since breaking into the majors in stunning fashion, Story has been one the bedrocks of the Colorado lineup (along with current Cardinal Nolan Arenado). Trevor Story Trevor Story (USA TODAY Sports Images) Here is the argument for each including my choice for the Cardinals infield. Each of the available four have some but not all of the aforementioned traits. Louis would be a slick fielding, power hitting, high average, solid base stealing threat. In a perfect world, the next shortstop in St. However, the incumbent has not lived up to his billing so the team must consider those on the market. The Cardinals thought they had developed the next big thing when they signed current shortstop Paul DeJong to a big contract extension in 2019. Shortstop” Marion to find the organization’s last true franchise shortstop. Before that, one must go back to the heyday of the 1940’s with Marty “Mr. The Cardinals have employed their fair share of competent shortstops but have not had a great one since “The Wizard” (Ozzie Smith) called Busch Stadium home. Louis Cardinals chase – if money was no consideration? Colorado’s Trevor Story, New York’s Javier Baez, Houston’s Carlos Correa and the Dodgers’ Corey Seager are waiting for the suitors to come calling. A possible work stoppage notwithstanding, four of the most dynamic players to stand in the number six spot on the diamond should each garner a massive payday. The 2021-2022 Major League Baseball offseason with its plethora of free agent shortstops will provide baseball fans with a scintillating winter. Photo: Carlos Correa (Troy Taormina/USA TODAY Sports)įinancial considerations aside, which free agent shortstop may be the best fit for the St.
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