WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — On the eve of their final spring training game, the Cardinals finalized who will be leaving Florida on the opening day roster, and late, strong performances from John Nogowski and Jacob Woodford forced their way onto the flight.
Manager Mike Shildt described the conversations as "difficult," both with the decision-makers and then with some of the players who did not crack the 26-man roster.
"This is my third spring training in this position and, man, this is as hard of decisions as we've had," Shildt said after the team's loss to Washington at the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches.