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BenFred: More Steven Matz starts won't justify Cardinals contract. A relief role could.
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Steven Matz reaches deal with Cardinals
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BenFred: More Steven Matz starts won't justify Cardinals contract. A relief role could.
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BenFred: More Steven Matz starts won't justify Cardinals contract. A relief role could.
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MLB free agency: Steven Matz, Cardinals reach four-year, $44 million agreement, per report
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BenFred: More Steven Matz starts won't justify Cardinals contract. A relief role could.
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BenFred: More Steven Matz starts won't justify Cardinals contract. A relief role could.
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Cardinals stick with familiar lineup in Game 2 vs. Cleveland Guardians
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