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BenFred: Some of Cardinals' payroll should go to star starter who can spearhead rotation

Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak said it multiple times this week while forecasting what needs to be an exciting offseason.

Yes, the Cardinals will add a catcher, but you can never have enough pitching.

Sure, the lineup does need more protection for Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado, but you can never have enough pitching.

Did he mention you can never have enough pitching?

He’s right, and a front office that has been forced to supplement the rotation from the outside in the midst of the past two regular seasons has learned how a little too much spring-training optimism can turn sinister once injuries and under-performance combine.