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Cardinals prized lefty Liberatore, acquired from Rays, feels pressure from 'looking in the mirror' not watching Arozarena shine

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Matthew Liberatore (52) catches a ball hit by bullpen coach Bryan Eversgerd (72) during a ragball drill at Cardinals spring training at the Roger Dean Stadium complex in Jupiter, Fla. on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. The pitcher fielding practice championship, catchers tournament and portrait day were the highlights of the third day of full-squad workouts. Photo by Colter Peterson, cpeterson@post-dispatch.com

Colter Peterson

JUPITER, Fla. — When that call comes that tells prospect Matthew Liberatore to race to St. Louis and join the Cardinals for his major-league debut, he’ll have already had a dress rehearsal.