ST. LOUIS (AP) -- - There was no way the St. Louis Cardinals could match the headline-grabbing activity of their biggest NL Central rival in Chicago, the team that was saw to it they were one and done last fall. The position still seems mighty strong for the team that led the majors with 100 victories, no matter what moves the Cubs made. ''I don't really get wrapped up in whether we are considered favorites or underdogs,'' said general manager John Mozeliak, under whose guidance the Cardinals have made it to the postseason five consecutive seasons with a World Series title in 2011.
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