What I would like the Cardinals to do before the trade deadline

Not surprisingly, this involves improving the rotation and reinforcing the bullpen

Why bother with a lengthy, throat-clearing intro that no one wants to read on what for me is a sunny and 75-degree day? Below you’ll find what I want the Cardinals to do in advance of the July 30 trade deadline to fortify the pitching staff – their most acute need – and more generally improve their playoff odds. Let’s strike one of two major deals with the White Sox and then a lesser one with the Blue Jays.