Cardinals reliever Jason Motte asserted himself as the team's
closer in 2011. But will he have a World Series hangover in 2012
after working more games and innings than any other season in
his career? - Photo courtesy of Getty Images
Coming into the 2012 season, one of the biggest strengths of the St. Louis Cardinals, who will look to repeat as World Series Champions, looks to be the talent, power, and depth of their youthful and explosive bullpen.
The bullpen looks to be loaded with youngsters like Fernando Salas, Eduardo Sanchez, and Lance Lynn. All have the ability to dominate late in the game. All came up clutch at one point or another in 2011. All should improve now that they have a full Major League season under their belt. But the success of the Cardinals bullpen rests clearly on the squatty shoulders of pseudo-closer Jason Motte.
Motte was a big part of the Cardinals unbelievable September charge and miraculous run to a World Series title. He was nearly unhitta...
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