Cardinals GM 'Not overly optimistic' he will make another deal
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St. Louis Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak made a splash Wednesday by acquiring right-hander Justin Masterson from the Cleveland Indians, and that might be the only move he makes prior to Thursday's non-waiver trade deadline.
Mozeliak on if Masterson deal closed doors on others: "We're open for business. We'll see what may happen. I'm not overly optimistic."
— Scott Miller (@ScottMillerBbl) July 31, 2014
The Cardinals desperately need an upgrade on offense, entering play Wednesday averaging 3.68 runs per game - which ranks 29th in the bigs.
Cards need a bat, but Mozeliak says: "I don't see a lot of opportunities. I'm not hearing a lot of names bandied about on off side."
— Scott Miller (@ScottMillerBbl) July 31, 2014
The Cardinals previously signed free-agent catcher A.J. Pierzynski to a deal in an attempt to inspire some offense after he was released by the Boston Red Sox.
Mozeliak also made it clear that rookie Oscar Taveras is not available to be dealt in a potential deal at this point.
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