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Goold: There's a growing argument that the Cardinals can't compete without spending big

Check out the highlights from Derrick Goold’s Cardinals chat with readers. The full transcript of the chat can be found here.

Q: If the Cardinals make a trade for a catcher, what position do they pivot to in order to add to the payroll?

Derrick Goold: They've said they'll go looking for a left-handed bat preferably, and if not that then they'll try to find a bat that changes the look of the lineup and provides "protection" — their words — for the two MVP finalists. They are also shopping for an additional pitcher.