Cardinals Pursuing Will Smith
6 years agoThe St. Louis Cardinals have been among the most aggressive suitors in a potential trade for San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Will Smith, according to a source. However, it won't be easy, as the Giants aren't really looking to move him. With the Cardinals expected to move Carlos Martinez back to a rotation post next year, they won't have a clear closing option for 2019, although Jordan Hicks, Bud Norris and Dakota Hudson are options. Smith finished last season as San Fran's ninth-inning stopper and finished with a strong 2.55 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, 14 saves and 71 strikeouts in 53 innings.
Source: The Athletic - Mark Saxon
Source: The Athletic - Mark Saxon