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St. Louis Cardinals 2015 Position Preview: Starting Pitchers

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St. Louis Cardinals 2015 Position Preview: Starting Pitchers

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In 2014, the St. Louis Cardinals reached the NLCS, mainly because of their starting rotation. Here's a look at their rotation heading into 2015.

5. Carlos Martinez (RHP)

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5. Carlos Martinez (RHP)

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Used mainly as a bullpen pitcher his first two seasons, Carlos Martinez is expected to be the fifth starter for the Cardinals this season. In 2014, Martinez was 2-4 with a 4.03 ERA in 57 games.

4. Michael Wacha (RHP)

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4. Michael Wacha (RHP)

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After becoming a postseason hero in 2013, Michael Wacha struggled last season, going 5-6 with a 3.20 ERA in 19 games.

3. John Lackey (RHP)

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3. John Lackey (RHP)

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John Lackey was acquired by the Cardinals from the Red Sox last season and had a solid debut in St. Louis. Lackey went 3-3 with a 4.30 ERA in 10 games.

2. Lance Lynn (RHP)

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2. Lance Lynn (RHP)

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In his fourth full season with the Cardinals, Lance Lynn went 15-10 with a 2.74 ERA in 33 games.

1. Adam Wainwright (RHP)

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1. Adam Wainwright (RHP)

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In 2014, Adam Wainwright became an All-Star for the third time after finishing 20-9 with a 2.38 ERA in 32 games.

Brian Kalchik is a Houston Texans writer and featured writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter, like him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google+.

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