Post-Dispatch Cardinals Update

Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch recently spoke to Cards GM Walt Jocketty, and has an article full of updates.

The Cardinals are still trying to bring back Mark Mulder and/or Jeff Weaver, but aren’t interested in other free agent pitchers.  Jeff Suppan would have to offer a discount, which is unlikely.  The Cards have a two-year offer out to Mulder.  Weaver might wait out both Zito and Suppan before signing.  Outside options like Brian Lawrence and Tomo Ohka might be out of the picture.

It also appears that Jocketty doesn’t have any trades on the horizon despite their earlier interest in Carl Pavano.  Right now, the rotation appears to be Carpenter, Wells, Reyes, Wainwright, and Looper.

The Cards will bring back Rick Ankiel on a minor league deal.  Preston Wilson hopes to return as well.