MLB Free Agency: Best Options for Dexter Fowler
By Matt Meffe
St. Louis Cardinals
Something was definitely off about the St. Louis Cardinals this season. For starters, the team had to deal with a plethora of injuries. The Cardinals were without Lance Lynn and Mitch Harris for the season. The team also dealt with injuries to Matt Carpenter, Jhonny Peralta, Brandon Moss, Aledmys Diaz, Trevor Rosenthal, Matt Adams, Tommy Pham, Michael Wacha, Mike Leake, and Matt Holliday, with Holliday, Pham, and Moss’ injuries leaving holes in the outfield.
With Holliday and Moss set to depart, that leaves Pham and Stephen Piscotty starting in the outfield, with Randal Grichuk and Jose Martinez tossed in there as options for a platoon.
Considering Grichuk’s struggles which led to his demotion late last season, a signing of Fowler could definitely fill the void. Fowler’s signing could give Mike Matheny more options while structuring his outfield. He could man center field, with Piscotty manning right, Pham manning left, and Grichuk serving as the fourth outfielder.
This signing also gives Matheny more options to structure his lineup. Fowler can lead off, which could move Matt Carpenter to a more suitable position in the middle of the lineup. The possibilities could be endless, and it wouldn’t take too much for the Cardinals to sign Fowler. Fowler can be a crucial addition to the Cardinals lineup and could help keep the synergy within the batting order.