When the Cardinals manager said he believes his defense will start six Gold Glove candidates in 2019, there may or may not have been some odd looks shared by reporters who heard the comments during winter meetings.
• The dynamic new duo of Goldschmidt and Wong must become as impressive as its potential. President of baseball operations Johh Mozeliak said one text message jumped out to him as the flood of congratulations arrived following the Goldschmidt trade. It was from Kolten Wong. A simple statement. "It's going to be hard for a ball to get through the right side of the infield," the second baseman sent to Mozeliak.