Well, Jim Edmonds is gone. David Eckstein is gone. Scott Rolen, I believe, will be taken by somebody or he will sit. Him and Tony just are not getting along and I think fault lies with both of them. His defense will be missed. So Tacuchi is also gone.
So, who takes over in centerfield? News articles are suggesting Rasmus will jump Triple A and be the everyday centerfield at Busch next summer. What about Ankiel in center? Articles say Rasmus is not ready for the major leagues. I know nothing about him. Is he a possible leadoff hitter?
Who plays third if Rolen is out? Miles? Ryan? Surely the third baseman they got from the Padres is not ready. I believe he was a Class A player last year.
What's going to happen with the starting rotation?
The Cardinals have a lot of work to do in the off season still. They need to turn things around.