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5 Biggest St. Louis Cardinals Rumors Heading Into June

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Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

As usual, the St. Louis Cardinals are in first place as the season enters June and they don’t look like they’re slowing down anytime soon. As they move toward another division title, here are the five biggest rumors surrounding the team.

5. Mark Reynolds Could Get Regular Playing Time

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When the Cardinals signed Mark Reynolds, it seemed as though he was only going to be a utility or bench player in the infield. With an injury to Matt Adams, the infield depth on the team is getting depleted. That, grouped with Reynolds' display of power this season could mean him getting regular playing time in the near future.

When the Cardinals signed Mark Reynolds, it seemed as though he was only going to be a utility or bench player in the infield. With an injury to Matt Adams, the infield depth on the team is getting depleted. That, grouped with Reynolds' display of power this season could mean him getting regular playing time in the near future.

4. Jon Jay Could Play First Base

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It seemed like a joke when it was first brought up, but multiple reports say that Jay is willing to play first base if the team needs it. He owns a first base glove already and apparently is familiar with the basics. This comes after Matt Adams was lost for a couple months due to injury.

It seemed like a joke when it was first brought up, but multiple reports say that Jay is willing to play first base if the team needs it. He owns a first base glove already and apparently is familiar with the basics. This comes after Matt Adams was lost for a couple months due to injury.

3. Marco Gonzales Could Become Team's Fifth Starter

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Marco Gonzales is a very talented left-handed youngster. The Cardinals are known for developing their starting pitching and he's coming along nicely. He succeeded in a short amount of time at the big league level last season and with Adam Wainwright out, the Cardinals need someone to solidify the back end of their rotation. Gonzales could be that guy.

Marco Gonzales is a very talented left-handed youngster. The Cardinals are known for developing their starting pitching and he's coming along nicely. He succeeded in a short amount of time at the big league level last season and with Adam Wainwright out, the Cardinals need someone to solidify the back end of their rotation. Gonzales could be that guy.

2. Team Could Trade for Cole Hamels

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Of course, the Cardinals are connected to Cole Hamels trade rumors because they lost their ace earlier in the season. Getting Hamels is going to be tough with so many teams interested, though. If the asking price gets too high and the Phillies aren't willing to eat much of Hamels' deal, the front office is likely to pass.

Of course, the Cardinals are connected to Cole Hamels trade rumors because they lost their ace earlier in the season. Getting Hamels is going to be tough with so many teams interested, though. If the asking price gets too high and the Phillies aren't willing to eat much of Hamels' deal, the front office is likely to pass.

1. Team Could Trade for Ryan Howard

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The Cardinals don't like taking on big contracts and they won't take on Howard's oversized deal, but they'd have to listen if the Phillies said they were willing to eat most of the remaining money on Howard's deal. Since the team doesn't have a regular first baseman, trading for the Missouri native would make sense under certain circumstances.

The Cardinals don't like taking on big contracts and they won't take on Howard's oversized deal, but they'd have to listen if the Phillies said they were willing to eat most of the remaining money on Howard's deal. Since the team doesn't have a regular first baseman, trading for the Missouri native would make sense under certain circumstances.

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