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The imperfect excellence of Matt Adams

Although Matt Adams may never be a franchise player, his skill at hitting right-handed pitching makes him a potentially important piece of the 2016 Cardinals.

Cardinals non-roster invitees for Spring Training

The Cardinals just added Carlos Peguero to the list of non-roster invitees to major league Spring Training bringing the total to 23, and making the grand total in major league camp to 62 players.

Cardinals payroll and projected Opening Day roster

The Cardinals have not spent to get a big name star, but payroll is going up this year.

Evaluating the current contracts of the Cardinals

Amidst criticisms of the Cardinals for their relative offseason inaction, it is worth evaluating the recent track record of the club's signings.

Who's the Cardinals first baseman in 2016?

The Cardinals enter 2016 with two fine but flawed candidates for first base. So who should get the job?

What we are saying about the Mike Leake Contract

With Mike Leake's addition to the 40-man roster, the Cardinals are up to 38 roster spots filled. Here is what VEB is saying about the Cardinals big signing.

Matt Holliday at 1B: The dream is alive

If Matt Holliday can learn to play first base he would provide an upgrade to the current roster and flexibility to sign a quality free-agent outfielder.

Cardinals roster and payroll after Gyorko-Jay swap

The Cardinals made a few more moves, affecting the roster and payroll.

Should the Price-less Cards pursue Mike Leake?

Cardinals make roster decisions on Cishek, Moss

After trading Tony Cruz, waiving Peter Bourjos, and non-tendering Steve Cishek, the roster has changed, leaving open multiple spots for free agents.

Brayan Pena provides modest, necessary upgrade

With Brayan Pena signing, new Cardinals 40-man

Now that the Cardinals have a new backup catcher, their 40-man roster has changed along with implications to their arbitration candidates.

Q&A with new 40-man roster addition Dean Kiekhefer

Cardinals make roster moves, prep for Rule 5 draft

The Cardinals added a few players to their 40-man roster to make sure that they would not be eligible for the upcoming Rule 5 draft.

Does Mark Buehrle have enough left in the tank?

Should the Cardinals sign free agent Mark Buehrle?

Signing Price or Greinke makes some sense, but...

Sign Jason Heyward.

Can the Cards afford Heyward?

Jason Heyard is likely to command a long-term contract with a hefty salary this winter. Do the Cardinals have the payroll flexibility to sign him?

Cardinals extend QOs to Jason Heyward, John Lackey

What might Lackey's contract look like?

Cards' payroll obligations: 2015 vs. 2016

With the offseason barely upon us, let's take a rough accounting of the Cardinals' payroll fluctuations.

Roster matrix: Post-free agency filing edition

The Cardinals' 40-man roster just became a lot less crowded.

Cards make low-stakes bet on Garcia's health

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Cardinals pick up Jaime Garcia's option

stltoday.com

Per Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post Dispatch, the Cardinals will exercise their $11.5 million option, basically ensuring that Jaime Garcia is a Cardinal in 2016.

Will Cubs outbid Cardinals on Jason Heyward?

Which uniform will Jason Heyward be wearing in 2016?

Will the Cards trade Bourjos?

What are the Cards' offseason & 2016 plans?

St. Louis Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak held a press conference at Busch Stadium on Thursday. Manager Mike Matheny was also present.

Next move for the bullpen with Randy Choate gone

The state of the 2016 Cardinals roster

NLDS roster: VEB Community vs. STL Management

How does the VEB Community-sourced NLDS roster compare to the one announced by Cardinals management?

St. Louis Cardinals NLDS Roster Matrix

Who should be on the Cardinals' NLDS roster?

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Cards optimistic about Yadi's postseason status