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Lopez gives the Cardinals a third, guaranteed bench rider—assuming Freese wins the everyday gig at third base. With that in mind, the Cardinals have two infielders (who can play the outfield if needed) and a catcher.
Allen Craig, Tyler Greene, Joe Mather, and Jon Jay—not good news for you.
The Cardinals still need a right handed hitting complement to Colby Rasmus, who will also serve as the fourth outfielder. The team could also use a true backup to Albert Pujols at first base.
This means that the Cardinals should be able to make their decision from one of these two groups for the last bench spot. It will be one or the other, not a mix o ...
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