Randal Grichuk, Harrison Bader and Tommy Edman

Oct 23 2019 by Viva El Birdos

 
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The Cardinals have twice recently been fooled by strong half-seasons from rookies. Will the third time be the charm?

From the moment Tommy Edman joined the team this summer, he was something of a folk hero. He showed a penchant for big moments early on, and while his underlying numbers were sometimes a little soft, he finished the season with a team-best 123 wRC+. He ranked 3rd in WAR among position players, despite amassing 100 and 200 fewer plate...

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