When it comes to a pair of veteran left-handers in the Cardinals' starting rotation, some adjectives come to mind for rookie Matthew Liberatore when he describes what it’s like to be around them.
Mentors, friends, and teammates were the words that came to mind for Liberatore when talking about the likes of Jordan Montgomery and Steven Matz. Liberatore, 23, noted the three share the same goal of winning a championship.
But as someone further down the Cardinals' rotation depth chart behind the likes of Matz and Montgomery, Liberatore, isn't hoping for an opportunity to fall into his lap in order for him to work his way into a big-league roster spot.