The 2022-23 MLB offseason is about to enter its closing week, which implies that free company will formally come to an finish till subsequent offseason.

There are nonetheless just a few serviceable free brokers which have but to signal, however the music is starting to settle down.

And for a group such because the St. Louis Cardinals, the chance might have been missed to construct a stronger ballclub for 2023.

Whereas the Willson Contreras signing was a key transfer that ought to considerably strengthen the group’s lineup, there are different holes that also haven’t been addressed.

On Twitter, a Cardinals fan retweeted a video of President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak on the Winter Conferences speaking about all areas of the roster the group was reportedly for potential enchancment.

*sigh* https://t.co/jDMC387K1a

— Ryan (@The_Ryan_Shull) February 2, 2023

Within the video, Mozeliak discusses beginning pitching, a left-handed bat, and bullpen assist.

With simply over per week to go earlier than the beginning of spring coaching, the Cardinals have addressed none of those areas, a lot to the displeasure of their fanbase.

For sure, time is working out.

Beginning pitching seems unlikely to be addressed till the commerce deadline on the earliest.

Bullpen additions stay attainable, and there are many serviceable relievers who’ve but to signal.

Matt Moore, who loved a bounce-back season with the Texas Rangers, might be a match, as he can be utilized in aid and as a starter, which might assist St. Louis deal with a few of their wants.

However they might have missed their probability to discover a strong lefty bat.

Finally, regardless of a transparent want for change, the Cardinals have continued to belief their means of letting the market develop, which has regularly price them lately.