As the Cardinals embrace a youth movement under John Mozeliak's leadership, the presence of Nolan Arenado complicates the lineup, with several players competing for limited positions. Brendan Donovan and Lars Nootbaar are expected to secure everyday roles. Donovan's versatility may dictate where players are positioned, influencing whether Nootbaar plays center or left field. Meanwhile, Michael Siani and Victor Scott II are vying for center field, with Siani holding a slight experience advantage, despite both struggling in hitting metrics last season.
Both Donovan and Nootbaar are virtually assured everyday playing time with the Cardinals, leading to a strategic shuffle in the lineup involving left field, center field, and second base.
Starting Nootbaar in left field would allow Donovan to return to the infield and create an opening for either Siani or Scott in center field.
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