Cards pay big price to stay in arms race

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    With one bold move, John Mozeliak addressed his near-term starting pitching shortage and his long-term budget concerns.

    He sacrificed significant offense – power-hitting outfielder Ryan Ludwick – to add veteran starting pitcher Jake Westbrook to his rotation. He also added Padres pitching prospect Nick Greenwood in the three-way deal with Cleveland and San Diego.

    This was a stiff price to pay for a No. 4 starter. Even with the surgically repaired Kyle Lohse on the cusp of returning, the Cardinals did not have enough starting pitching to win the National League Central.

    Now they do.

    Read mpre: http://www.stltoday.com/sports/base...cle_51a4b3bc-9cd0-11df-b173-00127992bc8b.html
     

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