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The Cardinals signed Andrew Miller for late-innings action, but they will likely partner him with Jordan Hicks in the 9th.

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    JUPITER, Fla. -- Uncertainty is hardly something new for Jedd Gyorko, who has been through this exercise before. It's one in which he comes into camp assured a spot on the roster, but not necessarily one on the field.His fit became a little less obvious following the acquisition of first
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    JUPITER, Fla. -- Acquired by the Cardinals to help supplement their left-handed pitching depth, Genesis Cabrera, with a dazzling first impression, has quickly put himself on the radar as someone who could help the Major League club as soon as this season.Cabrera -- ranked by MLB Pipeline as the Cards'
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    Cards won't name Hicks (or anyone) closer
    JUPITER, Fla. -- Manager Mike Shildt reiterated on Friday that while Jordan Hicks will see late-inning work this season, neither he, nor anyone else, is being designated as the team's closer.The statement came on a day when the Cardinals decided to hold Hicks back from throwing his second bullpen session
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    JUPITER, Fla. -- It was in early January, not long after Dexter Fowler had received full medical clearance to reengage in baseball activities, that he sent video of his swing to longtime mentor Barry Bonds.The two, connected some six years earlier by mutual friend Glenallen Hill, had already been conversing
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    Miller eager to turn back clock with Cardinals
    JUPITER, Fla. -- At a time when players are bemoaning a slow-moving free-agent market and questioning the impact that analytics is having on aging players, Andrew Miller intends to be the exception.A free-agent for the third time in his career, Miller found a destination he desired and a deal he
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    Wainwright hopes to secure rotation spot
    JUPITER, Fla. -- He may be the elder statesman in the clubhouse, a pitcher with 352 career appearances and 148 wins, but Adam Wainwright took the field on Day 1 of Cardinals Spring Training once again looking to distinguish himself.This marks Wainwright's 16th spring with the organization, which agreed to
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    JUPITER, Fla. -- Two years have passed since Alex Reyes sat at a nearby clinic having his ailing elbow examined while his teammates took the field for their first official spring workout. He never did return to join them.It's a subjective, but significant, starting point on a journey that took
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    JUPITER, Fla. -- While much of the Cardinals' attention these next six weeks will be devoted to building their 25-man roster, that won't be the singular focus of spring. This is also the time of year when manager Mike Shildt and members of his coaching staff will enjoy a glimpse
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    Martinez to build as starter but may see relief
    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
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    JUPITER, Fla. -- The chatter started weeks ago, as players started wondering aloud what a Spring Training under manager Mike Shildt might look like.The guesswork is about to go away.Though Shildt isn't new to the job -- he led the Cardinals to an 41-28 record after replacing Mike Matheny last
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