The World Series champions Cardinals have a powerful lineup this season too. Starting pitching will be the key to success again for the 2006 World Series champions. Ace player Chris Carpenter is back in the team. Carpenter is the only 2006 Opening Day starter who will be in the rotation in 2007 season. He is counted among the finest players in the National League, with 51 wins throughout past three years. Though the offense is questionable but the defense is unparallel with Pujols, Rolen, Molina, Eckstein, Edmonds and Kennedy. The bullpen is firm, with Jason Isringhausen to take up again his role as closer.
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The Cardinals will begin 2007 with an everyday lineup, which is enhanced and improved than the last year’s streak. Team’s starting rotation is, at best, unconfirmed. Whereas club’s like Chicago and Houston made thespian moves in the free-agent market, the Cardinals still will be the rank of the division if they find adequate strength in their starting rotation.