A few weeks ago I compiled an analysis of the NL Central prior to the start of spring training. The result was the feeling that the Cardinals, Reds and Brewers figured to be the top three teams in the division with the Astros and Cubs hoping to play better than expected themselves while one of the "big three" fell off a bit.
The fall may have already begun. On Wednesday is was revealed that Adam Wainwright, the 29 year old Cy Young runner up from 2010 is suffering elbow difficulties that may result in a major process of recovery...maybe even up to requiring Tommy John surgery.
While the doctors in St. Louis have not yet announced the results of any examinations the folks in the Cardinal camp were not expecting anything but the worst.
Needless to say if Wainwright missed the season the Cardinals would likely be severely weakened. Th news today almost automatically pushes the Reds and Brewers ahead of the Cards in any predicted order of finish and could portend even more woe for the club if either the Astros or Cubs--or both-- play better than many expect.
Before the Cardinal news gets anyone too excited, though, don't forget it is a long spring training and the Astros have to get through it intact themselves.
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