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