Cardinals rumors: 3 moves St. Louis should make after missing on Max Scherzer

3 moves Cardinals should make after missing on Max Scherzer

By Mark Powell | Nov 29, 2021

DENVER, COLORADO - SEPTEMBER 29: Trevor Story #27 of the Colorado Rockies acknowledges the crowd as the team walks around the warning track after their final home game and win over the Washington Nationals at Coors Field on September 29, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /

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LOS ANGELES, CA – JULY 21: Closer Kenley Jansen #74 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks at the baseball after giving up a two-run home run to Wilmer Flores of the San Francisco Giants in the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium on July 21, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /

Cardinals rumors: St. Louis should sign shutdown closer

Bullpen struggles led to the Cardinals untimely demise in the playoffs, and it’s something St. Louis should take care of before the looming lockout, if they can.

So, what’s the move? Look no further than the team that knocked out the Cardinals in the Wild Card game, the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Kenley Jansen is likely to land a multiyear deal in free agency, which makes him unlikely to stay put in L.A. with the Dodgers. Meanwhile, after missing out on Scherzer, the Cardinals have the flexibility to give Jansen what he wants.

Jansen saved 38 games last season with the Dodgers, and had an ERA just over two. He’s experienced, both in the regular season and playoffs, and still has plenty left to give at just 34 years old.

The Cardinals are World Series or bust. So, why not bring in a closer who’s won one of those already?

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