Adam Wainwright's Injury Could Put Him Out For the Season, Panic Time in St. Louis

Wainwright’s injury, coupled with the Brewers’ strengthening their pitching staff this offseason, plus the Reds’ having perhaps the deepest staff in the division, probably means St. Louis will have a very tough time making the postseason. The Cardinals last won a postseason game in 2006 – when they won the World Series.

With Albert Pujols likely to walk in free agency, you’re looking at a franchise that has the potential to make a major nosedive in the coming years. Unless you think Lance Lynn is ready to enter the rotation and become a factor, and the Cards will sign Pujols.

Yankees beat writers are already speculating – would the Cardinals perhaps consider dealing their 2nd best pitcher, Chris Carpenter, for prospects later this summer?