Teams want to improve, want the starting pitcher to help them do, and know what they want to spend to get it. Players want a longer contract or a larger contract or want both and will get it. Teams want options. Players want opt-outs. And there’s usually an executive or two, like Houston’s general manager James Click on Tuesday, who wants clarity on his contract. As much time as there is to fill them before spring training, there are wants.
And then there is the Cardinals’ need.
“When you think about it, we obviously need a catcher,” said John Mozeliak, president baseball of operations.