Cardinals Make Moves to Improve Roster

Cardinals Acquire Arenado

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Wainwright Gets Extension

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Cardinals Trade for Montgomery

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Molina Gets Extension

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Cardinals Trade for Nootbaar

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Cardinals Looking to Improve Roster

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Conclusion

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