PT TOMORROW: NL Central—Off-season decisions looming

St. Louis Cardinals

Jason Heyward (OF, STL) started slowly, but has been one of the team's best hitters over the last four months of the season. A pending free agent, the organization would certainly like to have him back, but there is some depth already in place should he elect to go elsewhere. Randal Grichuk (OF, STL) could potentially play right field on a regular basis, and Stephen Piscotty (OF, STL) could as well, if Matt Adams (1B, STL) and/or Brandon Moss (1B, STL) handle things at first base.

Grichuk could also continue to play some center field, and Tommy Pham (OF, STL), who's recent hot hitting has made him a fixture in the lineup, is making a case for consideration there also. Jon Jay (OF, STL), who has had a minimal role...

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