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Wong would rather be traded than platoon at second base

JUPITER, Fla. • Second baseman Kolten Wong expressed confusion and frustration Sunday about the news that the Cardinals are considering a platoon approach at Wong's position to start the regular season.

"I honestly don't give a (censored)," Wong said before the Cardinals played the Marlins in a Grapefruit League game at Roger Dean Stadium.

"You know what, that's out of my control," Wong continued. "I was told that I was going to be the starting second baseman. If that's what they want to do, then that's their decision. The thing with me, and my frustrations is that, I think when you give someone a contract and you expect him to be the guy, you should have belief in that guy.