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Martinez to build as starter but may see relief

Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martinez talks about preparing for the 2019 season

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JUPITER, Fla. -- With a gaggle of 10 pitchers competing for five big league rotation spots this spring, the Cardinals will be forced into some creativity when it comes time to assigning roles to each at the end of March. That will mean a return to the Minors for some and a move into the 'pen for others.