ST. LOUIS -- Given the Cardinals' place in the standings and the absence of one single roster deficiency, president of baseball operations John Mozeliak acknowledged that he will likely look at trade possibilities between now and the July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline through a long-term prism.
Sitting four games back of a Wild Card spot and 6 1/2 behind the Brewers in the National League Central before Friday's game against the Reds, the Cardinals are unlikely to make a deal that would provide merely a short-term boost. The scope is wider, Mozeliak said, even if the needs haven't yet been clearly defined.