The Cardinals are banking on comeback seasons from Fowler, Carp, and to a certain extent DeJong. And two guys in the outfield who have not proven themselves yet offensively.
That’s 62.5% of our starting lineup.
Carlson is no Pujols, but if he rakes all Spring Training (especially against regular major league pitchers) the Cards may have to seriously consider bringing him North. Just MHO.