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Just for starters: As they shop for rotation upgrade, Cardinals discuss, debate bringing Reyes, Hicks into mix

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Alex Reyes does some long toss at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021. On Wednesday the Cardinals will face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Wildcard game at Dodger Stadium. Photo by David Carson,

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Cardinal pitcher Jordan Hicks throws in the eighth inning on Sunday, April 25, 2021, in a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Photo by Christian Gooden,

CARLSBAD, Calif. — With two former closers, Alex Reyes and Jordan Hicks, who have lobbied for the chance to start and will get it, the Cardinals plan to arrive at spring training once again with twice as many candidates to start as they have spots in a traditional rotation.