Cardinals' Quiet Offseason, Mets' Manaea Injured

The St. Louis Cardinals have faced a quiet offseason, with no major trades or signings, which has left fans frustrated. Meanwhile, former Cardinals pitcher Jose Quintana, now with the New York Mets, may gain prominence due to an injury to Sean Manaea. Manaea, during his time at Mets camp, had a significant interaction with his idol Johan Santana, who was present as a guest instructor at the invitation of manager Carlos Mendoza. Santana, formerly a Mets ace, offered valuable insights on his well-known changeup, a pitch Manaea aims to refine. This effort is part of the Mets' strategy to involve former players as guest instructors, providing an advantage to the current roster. Santana found the experience rewarding and is considering taking a more active role in baseball as his family commitments change.