In a recent interview with KMOX, Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak reiterated the stance that they have held all offseason: “We have a lot of young talent that needs to emerge and be given that opportunity and if that happens it should be an exciting year for us.”
The Cardinals, Mo claims, are not trying to “win the offseason” but are committed to improving from within by giving opportunities to its next class of emerging players. While this has implications all over the roster, it is most obvious in the outfield. According to reports, the club has inked Harrison Bader and his 81 wRC+ in 2019 into center field.