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iThe Associated PressThe St. Louis Cardinals introduced four of their newest players Tuesday at Busch Stadium. The players are from left, Garrett Stephenson, Scott Radinsky, Eric Davis and Ricky Bottalico.Bullpen appears set for CardsBy WARREN MAYESTelegraph sports editorST LOUIS — With the addition of Kicky Bottalico and Scott Radinsky, St. l^ouis general manager Walt Jocketty said Tuesday afternoon he has crossed off the bullpen from his list of 1999 needs.Jocketty introduced those two pitchers as well as outfielder Eric Davis and pitcher Garrett Stephenson to the media during a news conference in the Cardinals Club at Busch StadiumJocketty engineered a trade with Philadelphia to bring Bottalico and Stephensen to the Cardinals Davis and Radinsky werefree agent signings Compared to this time a year ago, Jocketty said he is happy with how his bullpen looks going into the new season It has been upgraded significantly with these moves.“There’s no comparison,” Jocketty said. “You think about it, this time last year we didn’t have any of these three guys It gives me a good feeling even if we don’t acquire another starting pitcher We’ve got guys now that should be able to cover the seventh, eighth and ninth innings with quality pitching “These three guys will allow us to put (Mike) Busby, (Rick) Croushore and (Curtis) King and■ See CARDS, Page C-4
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Alton, Illinois, US
Wed, Dec 02, 1998
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