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The Cardinals' Playoff Outfield Dilemma

Fun fact of the day: Jason Heyward had what nearly everyone considers his best, or at least most impressive, offensive season in 2012, when he blasted 27 home runs as a 22 year old. It was also the only 20/20 season of his career so far, as he swiped 21 bags.

It was also the 2012 season that most people seem to be pining for, as we've been treated to a fairly constant refrain this year of talk about why Heyward has never gotten back to that level offensively. Or how, if Heyward were the hitter he showed the potential to be in 2012, when he swatted 27 homers, he might -- might -- be worth $200 million.