2 Offseason Moves The St Louis Cardinals Can Make
Sep 18, 2013; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; San Diego Padres pinch runner
Andrew Cashner(34) scores the game tying run ahead of a tag attempt by Pittsburgh Pirates catcher
John Buck(back) during the ninth inning at PNC Park. The San Diego Padres won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
2. Sign a free agent catcher.
As stated on the previous page, Yadier Molina isn’t getting any younger and the wear and tear of being a catcher will eventually catch up with him. Tony Cruz has been solid as the backup catcher but with a deep NL Central, the Cardinals can’t afford to go weeks without a quality bat in the lineup or a quality catcher on the bench to fill in when Yadi needs a break.
So who could be that guy? John Buck is available and he can be a reliable player behind the plate. If you sign him to a 2 year; $4.5 Million dollar deal, that would not be a bad deal.
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