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Rookies Diaz, Hazelbaker will start in Cardinals' home opener

The Cardinals' lineup for Monday's home opener against the Brewers includes faces both new and familiar.

Rookies Jeremy Hazelbaker (left field) and Aledmys Diaz (shortstop) earned spots on manager Mike Matheny's lineup card. Hazelbaker will hit second, Diaz eighth.

Matt Holliday isn't new, but his new position will be on display. He will play first base and hit third.

After an offseason that included two left thumb surgeries and brought into question the club's long-term future at catcher, eight-time Gold Glove winner Yadier Molina is back where he always planned to be — starting behind the plate for the first home game.