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Heading into this spring, there were two key spots that were up for grabs for the Cardinals, second base and 5th starter.� After one week of games, here's how those battles are shaping up:
Second Base
This is a 3 horse race between incumbent Daniel Descalso, convert Matt Carpenter and rising prospect Kolten Wong.�
After a down season offensively last year, Descalso is fighting to hold onto his job this spring.� He plays solid defense, but his lack of offense hurts him.� He is hitting .250 (3 for 12) so far this spring.
Carpenter, on the other hand, has shown the ability to hit in the majors, but it remains to be seen if he can handle the position defensively.� He is hitting .273 (3 for 11) so far.
Wong, who is excellent defensively, is expected to develop into a solid hitter.� However, he probably needs more time to develop.� He is hitting .333 (3 for 9) this spring.
Overall, I expect Descalso to hold onto the job.� Carpenter will end up as a super utility player and Wong ...
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