The Cardinals sent Blake Hawksworth to the Dodgers for Ryan Theriot and also signed free-agent Brian Tallet. When news first broke around St. Louis this morning/afternoon most assumed Theriot would be “that utility guy” that could fill in a little at short or a little at second base as needed. According to Cardinals GM John Mozeliak, Theriot could be a starting shortstop in St. Louis. “This is not necessarily the last move we’re going to make between now and Opening Day,” general manager John Mozeliak told reporters, “but if we did have to start today, he would likely be our shortstop.” In 663 career games, Theriot has hit .284 with a .348 on-base percentage.
