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How the Cardinals can hold the trade market hostage for maximum leverage

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The Cardinals have a lot of relievers that teams want, which allows them to hold the market hostage.

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As trades begin to fly off the board over the last few days, it's natural for fans of the St. Louis Cardinals to get a bit antsy as they wait to see what deals the club will make.

Yes, we'd all love for the band-aid to already be ripped off, but as this is where the trade deadline is both an art and a science, and if the Cardinals play their cards right, they can maximize their return for each of their prized relievers.