5 free agents the St. Louis Cardinals should pursue

Sep 25, 2020; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; A view of Busch Stadium team store entrance during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2020; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; A view of Busch Stadium team store entrance during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports
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WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 17: Trevor Story #27 of the Colorado Rockies throws the ball to first base against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 17, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 17: Trevor Story #27 of the Colorado Rockies throws the ball to first base against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 17, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Trevor Story

If the Cardinals have coveted the services of any player more than Nolan Arenado it would be Trevor Story. Since Arenado’s arrival in St. Louis, the All-Star third baseman has hinted that he would enjoy playing with Story again as the two are best of friends. Arenado was Story’s hype man at the Home Run Derby in Denver last summer.

Cardinal fans know that keeping Arenado happy is important. It’s a little frustrating to consider after the lack-luster postseason from Arenado, but throw in that he chose not to use his opt out and stay in St. Louis for next season and you want to keep the man with so much potential around. While Arenado was pretty close to hitting coach Jeff Albert and always picked his brain, it is unclear how close he was to Shildt.

Would the recent firing make Arenado apprehensive about telling his best friend to join him in St. Louis? We will just have to wait and see how this move affects the team.

In 2021, Story hit .251/.329/.471 with a +100 wRC. He hit 24 home runs, 34 doubles, 5 triples, 53 walks, and 75 RBI. He also had 20 stolen base.

Fielding-wise, he was involved in 85 double plays, turning 46. He has a fielding percentage of .975. He would be an outstanding addition to the Cardinals already Gold Glover caliber infield. I do see Mozeliak making a big push for Story.

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