St. Louis Cardinals: A plea to John Mozeliak for action

With a stagnant St. Louis Cardinals team and at least one roster move on the horizon, John Mozeliak is at a pivotal point in the season. The choices management makes in the coming days will be instrumental in this team’s success.

Heading into a weekend series against the worst team in the National League East, the St. Louis Cardinals need some life. John Mozeliak, this is where you come in. This team is spiraling and the prognosis on the season is looking grim. We the fans need you to help bring some life back into this lineup and this team as a whole.

It is expected that before the Cardinals start their series with the Philadelphia Phillies, that Kolten Wong will be activated and in the starting lineup.

On May 28th, Wong was placed on the 10-Day DL with an elbow strain. After a successful rehab start with Peoria he looks to be healthy enough to return. In his absence Paul Dejong has shown the team and fans that he at the least deserves an extended look for a spot on this roster.

So I ask of you, Mr. Mozeliak, please end the charade that Jhonny Peralta can be a productive member of this team. It is time to move on. Yes, that means eating some salary, I can assure you it is worth it. In his stint with the big club, Paul Dejong has already posted more home runs (1) and more RBIs (4) than Peralta has all season.

Just factoring in the small offensive increase that Dejong is offering thus far is only the beginning. Dejong also offers something that Peralta has no chance of offering, solid defense. His glove in the field is a clear improvement, especially for a team so desperate for solid defense.

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Finding a trade partner for Peralta seems like a pipe dream. Unless a mystery American League team comes along and decides to take a shot on Peralta, you won’t get anything for him. So really the obvious decision is to bite the bullet, thank him for his time with the team and designate Peralta for assignment.

Now, Mr. Mozeliak, this is not the only request I have of you. The next request is just as serious; I beg of you to please return Magneuris Sierra to the big league club. Earlier this week Trevor Hooth had his own post, pleading to see Sierra back in St. Louis. I echo his sentiments.

During the Cardinals most successful run of the season, Sierra was a huge fixture. In a shocking move Sierra was called up to the big club when a rash of injuries made its way through the outfield. He wasted no time in impressing with his bat and his undeniable speed.

Not long after he was optioned, the Cardinals went from an exciting team, living up to their potential, to a team blundering through games. Now one player can’t turn around an entire team’s season. But, what does it hurt to bring a little life to a team that seems lost, especially at the plate.

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Mr Mozeliak, you have faithfully served the Cardinals and done so successfully for many years. I trust you as do many other fans to make the right decision. I plead with you regardless, please throw out the old way of doing things and make the necessary changes to help this team.