Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak has assets to dangle as the waivers-free trade deadline nears.
His big league roster is overcrowded when healthy. He has a stockpile of young power arms. High-potential hitters populate his teams in the lower minor leagues.
Mozeliak is positioned to add proven relief help to stabilize his bullpen for the playoff push. At the very least he can add a middle innings manager to assist The Final Boss, Seung Hwan Oh.
But his bigger challenge is long term: How can the Cardinals compete with the Chicago Cubs for seasons to come?