Tyler O’Neill told his dad he was headed north. For the O’Neill family, that might actually mean south. But definitely north from Florida, where the 23-year-old outfielder arrived at camp earlier this spring determined to convince the Cardinals he belonged in the majors.
O’Neill, you have most likely heard, is the son of an accomplished body builder. It shows. The sculpted slugger knows his way around a bench. But can he thrive coming off of one? With nothing left for him to prove in the minors, it’s time to find out. The answer could impact much more than this season.