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Re-tooling the St. Louis Cardinals Roster for 2020

By Dane Aerne-Moore

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: General manager John Mozeliak on the field before Game One of the 2013 World Series against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: General manager John Mozeliak on the field before Game One of the 2013 World Series against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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ST LOUIS, MO – JULY 15: Miles Mikolas #39 of the St. Louis Cardinals delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning at Busch Stadium on July 15, 2019 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)
ST LOUIS, MO – JULY 15: Miles Mikolas #39 of the St. Louis Cardinals delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning at Busch Stadium on July 15, 2019 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images) /

Trade #4: St. Louis Cardinals and Washington Nationals

Cardinals get: Luis Garcia and Tim Cate

Nationals get: Miles Mikolas and Andrew Miller

Don’t worry, I didn’t forget you Washington! With a large need on the pitching side of things, Mikolas shores up a top-heavy rotation and Miller helps stabilize what is, once again, an awful bullpen.

It’s hard to make (and advance) in the modern postseason without a lock-down pitching staff. A rotation of Max Scherzer, Stephen Strasbourg, Patrick Corbin, Miles Mikolas, and Anibal Sanchez would be hard to beat, especially once the postseason rolls around and Sanchez can pitch from the ‘pen.

Garcia (Washington #2, MLB #61) is a potential 4 tool player, lacking only over-the-fence power. He plays good defense and is a quality hitter at a premium position (when at shortstop). His versatility makes him even more attractive. Cate (Washington #5) has three distinct offerings, with the curveball being the best by far. His ceiling is that of a 2 or 3 starter in a quality rotation.

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