Following the New York Yankees swiping in to sign Matt Holliday, the St. Louis Cardinals are still in search for an outfielder, and are keeping tabs on a number of players.
The team continues to explore options in the trade market - specifically showing interest in Lorenzo Cain and Adam Eaton - and have been linked to free agent Dexter Fowler, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post- Dispatch.
Player | HR | RBI | OBP | WAR |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cain | 9 | 56 | .339 | 2.9 |
Eaton | 14 | 59 | .362 | 6.2 |
Fowler | 13 | 48 | .392 | 4.2 |
All three would give the Cardinals an above average player in the outfield and in the lineup, especially after the struggles of current center fielder Randal Grichuk, who hit .240/.289/.480 in 132 games.
The team has also kicked tires on outfielder Jarrod Dyson, who would require a far less return than Cain and Eaton through trade. It's been reported that Fowler rejected a four-year deal worth approximately $60 million from the Toronto Blue Jays and is seeking a multi-year contract worth $18 million per year.
Goold notes rival executives have described the Cardinals as poised to make a significant move, patiently waiting to see what comes of the market.