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5 dream trades the Cardinals can make once the lockout ends

By Miranda Remaklus

Charlie Morton, Atlanta Braves. (Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports)
Charlie Morton, Atlanta Braves. (Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports) /
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HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 26: Charlie Morton #50 of the Atlanta Braves delivers the pitch against the Houston Astros during the first inning in Game One of the World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 26, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 26: Charlie Morton #50 of the Atlanta Braves delivers the pitch against the Houston Astros during the first inning in Game One of the World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 26, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /

Would World Series champion Braves trade Charlie Morton?

Righty pitcher Charlie Morton is signed through the 2022 season with the Atlanta Braves. While the Braves have a team option for the 2023 season, they could forego this in search of some young talent.

Morton was 14-6 for the Braves in a 2021 season in which the team won the World Series. He threw 185.2 innings firing 216 strikeouts. Morton is entering his 14th year of service and has a career record of 107-95 with 1,625 innings pitched and 1,492 strikeouts.

Morton relies on a four-seam fastball, curveball, sinker, cutter, and changeup. He mostly uses his curveball which averages 80 mph with 52.5 inches of vertical drop and an active spin of 79%. Quite filthy!

Imagine Morton pairing up with the Cardinals’ Gold Glove defense and joining an already potent rotation with Wainwright and Jack Flaherty.

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