Jay move was a good one. Not a JJ hater but the trade was good for the Cards. It essentially replaces Kozma with a guy that can actually hit and with occasional pop. And they did it from an area of surplus, even if they don't land Heyward.

If the Heyward sweepstakes become just that, a sweepstakes, the Cards won't get him. All it takes is one team to offer the crazy dollars and it will be over quickly... He's a good player but I struggle with the idea he is worth $20-$25 mil a year, for 7 or more years. And word is he wants an opt-out in years 3 or 4. That could actually help the Cards, if he signs and wants out for a longer deal. They wouldn't have a Pujols-like deal, paying an aging star.

Arizona will be in the race this year, to be sure. They were already a good offensive team. Adding Greinke and Miller upgrades that staff substantially. The only concern is both of those hurlers have the head worms to one degree or another. Can they both just pitch and not be worried or distracted by any of the distractions they've had in the past?

The biggest concern for Cards fans should be starting pitching. You can bet the house on at least one major starting pitching injury and two or three is not out of the question. They need depth badly. Counting on rookies or unproven guys is a huge risk!!