With all transactions and aspirations iced at the major-league level by the ongoing lockout, the Cardinals still continued one of their offseason traditions by making a list, selecting more than twice, and decking a minor-league roster with depth.
Perpetually interested in adding lefthanded pitchers and lefthanded hitters, the Cardinals did both Wednesday afternoon during the minor-league phase of the annual Rule 5 draft. The Cardinals selected two outfielders – one of whom slugs from the left side – and two young pitchers, including one lefty. The Cardinals’ first selection, at 17th overall, was 27-year-old outfielder Ben DeLuzio, a grounded contact-hitting center fielder who was born in St.