The St. Louis Cardinals finished the 2016 season with 86 wins and 76 losses and failed to make the playoffs for the first time since 2010. They entered the offseason with a number of questions surrounding their rotation, defense, and overall ability to compete in the National League Central. Their biggest rival, the Chicago Cubs, also happened to win the World Series in dramatic fashion. To avoid all of that happening again, things had to change.
Key Additions:
- Dexter Fowler – Center Fielder – Signed a 5-year, 82.5 million dollar contract.
- Brett Cecil – Relief Pitcher – Signed a 4-year, 30.