JUPITER, Fla. -- Jose Oquendo knows how he'll spend the next few months. He'll be here in Florida, rigorously rehabbing a right knee that has been operated on twice since the end of the 2015 season, enjoying quality time with family and checking in on area Minor Leaguers.
He has not, however, determined his plans beyond that.
A day after the Cardinals announced Oquendo's medical leave of absence, the 52-year-old coach was not ready to assure that he'd be back on the Major League coaching staff at all. He has talked previously about eventually transitioning into a role where he could work with players at the affiliates near his Florida home.