His most significant trades in the past decade have come in the winter, and yet the one that catapulted the club to a championship came near the deadline and swapped a young outfielder (Colby Rasmus) for a revitalized pitching staff. After a run of dull deadlines, this save opportunity is Mo’s.
2. Jack Flaherty, RHP
The Cardinals have urged caution with their opening day starter while he continues a throwing program to build arm strength and expedite his return from an oblique strain. An August return could mean eight starts – with several division foes lined up for him to lift the Cardinals over.