The St. Louis Cardinals have started their training for this 2024 Major League lBaseball season. With new players and contracts, the athletes are giving it their all in this spring preseason. The players arrived in Jupiter, Florida, at the Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium ready to start their intense journey to get ready for the season.
The spring season for the Cardinals started February 24th against the Marlins. After 337 at bats, Paul Goldschmidt hit a home run in the first inning of the Minnesota Twins game. The boys secured a victory due to teamwork, and their fielding efforts.
With their little play so far, the Cardinals still have a lot to prove to start off this season on a positive note. Spring training does not always reflect how the regular season will play out, but it is expected to give full effort and hope for some wins.
Cardinals new edition Sonny Gray, is already injured before Opening Day for the spring season. Sonny is currently suffering from a hamstring injury, and is frustrated by this news. Fans and baseball supporters were excited to see how he plays as a Redbird and are hoping for the best in his recovery.
On a positive note, the Cardinals have acquired Matt Carpenter for a one year deal. After working with Matt Holiday during off season, Carpenter is thrilled to be back after training diligently for his return. Carpenter was a significant player on the Cardinals during the 2020-2021 season.
With players such as Thomas Saggese, Mason Winn, and Tink Hence, the Cardinals are not backing down with the challenge of adversity. The Cardinals will continue to progress in their recoveries and training, to make the best of this spring season.
The overall goal of the spring season is to work together as a team, to improve communication on and off the field for the upcoming regular season. The St. Louis Cardinals will continue in their journey to prove themselves past injuries, and be ready for Opening Day where the first pitch of the regular season will be thrown as they show off their talents.
