JUPITER, Fla. • When trying to explain to someone new to the position how important footwork is at first base, Cardinals coach and infield guru Jose Oquendo compares it to a more familiar location that often has four sides.
“It’s like your house,” Oquendo said. “If you know how to get in the front door and the back door with your eyes closed, the rest is easy.”
Matt Holliday has the doors unlocked.
He’s not yet sure if he’ll be taking out a lease.
The Cardinals’ left fielder, who has only played that position in the field for the team, joined teammates Wednesday at the team’s spring training complex to continue his offseason homework: learning first base.