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St. Louis Cardinals: Five Remaining Free Agents Who Could Be Serviceable Additions

By Joseph Schneider

Feb 21, 2015; Jupiter, FL, USA; St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny (left) talks with Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak (right) during practice drills at Roger Dean Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 21, 2015; Jupiter, FL, USA; St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny (left) talks with Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak (right) during practice drills at Roger Dean Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 18, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Travis Wood (37) pitches during the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game three of the 2016 NLCS playoff baseball series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Travis Wood (37) pitches during the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game three of the 2016 NLCS playoff baseball series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Travis Wood

The Cardinals are no stranger to Travis Wood, a 29 year-old pitcher who has logged 900 inning and forty-three victories over seven seasons with division rivals Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs. Having most recently won a World Series with the Cubs, Wood has also provided a stronger impact during seasons in which he plays for a roster with a winning record.

Wood’s ability to contribute in other parts of the game aside from pitching has created unexpected surprises, as represented by his solo home run in Game 2 of the NLDS against the San Francisco Giants. He served primarily as a starter until Chicago’s 2015 postseason run and may actually test the free agent market as a starting pitcher, but his familiarity with the division would bode well if pursued by the Cardinals.

Likeliness: Realistic, but doubtful

Rather than being signed for the intent of making the Cardinals better, adding Wood would basically serve as another move to add a player unsigned by team’s rival Chicago Cubs.

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