PITTSBURGH • When last we saw the St. Louis Cardinals, Gold Glove-winning catcher Yadier Molina was at third base, a sloppy-curious game was in the 11th inning, Randal Grichuk was going year-to-year with Toronto, and the home opener at Busch Stadium was set for Thursday.
A relative constant through the Cardinals' season-opening road trip, the lineup has seen some nicks and tucks here and there, but for the most part manager Mike Shildt has kept it stable. Leadoff hitter has been the same, as has been the No. 2 hitter. With the exception of one game in Milwaukee, the Nos.