ST. LOUIS -- Shelby Miller and Michael Wacha were spending the offseason as neighbors in Houston, working out at the same facility and preparing for another season as examples of the success the Cardinals find in developing young pitchers into stalwarts.
Then, on Nov. 17, everything changed.
The Braves acquired the right-handed Miller from St. Louis in exchange for right fielder Jason Heyward and reliever Jordan Walden.
"It just kind of came as a shock," Wacha said. "Wasn't really expecting it, but he's made the most of every opportunity there and he's been pitching well and it's fun to see.