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NL Central Notes: Barmes, Cardinals, Cubs, Garza

Let's take a look at some news out of the NL Central, where the Brewers hold a comfortable 10.5 game lead over St. Louis..

• Astros shortstop Clint Barmes is facing free agency this offseason for the first time in his career and would like to return to the club, writes MLB.com's Brian McTaggart.  General Manager Ed Wade thinks so highly of Barmes that he was not made available at the trade deadline.
• The Cardinals can't find room on the 40-man roster for Nick Stavinoha, who is headed for minor league free agency, writes Matthew Leach of MLB.com.  It appears likely that the outfielder will wind up elsewhere given the lack of openings in the organization.
• Patrick Mooney of CSNChicago.com examines last winter's Matt Garza trade to see if the Cubs or Rays came out on top in the deal.  The eight-player trade sent Garza, Fernando Perez, and  Zach Rosscup to Chicago for Sam Fuld, Chris Archer, Brandon Guyer, Robinson Chirinos, and Hak-Ju Lee.  Ultimately, Mooney thinks that the trade benefited both parties.

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