If an offseason can truly be won or lost, the St. Louis Cardinals have been beaten, bashed, and embarrassed from November to the present. They acquired 20-year-old minor league pitcher Matthew Liberatore from the Tampa Bay Rays on Jan. 9, which might work out, but they surrendered Jose Martinez and Randy Arozarena to get him, making a thin outfield thinner.
Twelve days later, they lost another outfielder when Marcell Ozuna signed with the Braves. While they’ve made a few minor signings, the Cards have lost way more than they’ve gained.