Cardinals' Trevor Rosenthal: Avoids arbitration

Rosenthal agreed to a one-year deal with the Cardinals on Friday, avoiding arbitration.

Analysis:

Rosenthal will be one of the more interesting pitchers to watch this spring, as he is expected to be stretched out as a rotation candidate, although he figures to be at best seventh or eighth in the pecking order. If he does not win a spot as a starter, he could be used as a fireman in the Cardinals' bullpen, logging multiple-inning appearances, a la Andrew Miller last season in Cleveland.