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BenFred: Wacha is an intriguing candidate for early extension

VIERA, Fla. • Kolten Wong and Michael Wacha are buds.

When the Cardinals’ 25-year-old second baseman made plans to get hitched this offseason, the 24-year-old starting pitcher made travel arrangements for the party in Wong’s home state of Hawaii.

On Sunday, before Wacha’s spring training start against the Nationals at Space Coast Stadium, you could find the two in the midst of a clubhouse discussion that revolved around determining the correct lyrics to a hair metal love ballad.

Marriage wasn’t the only long-term commitment Wong made between then and now. His new five-year deal contract extension for $25.