Cardinals remain open to dealing for relief help

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ST. LOUIS — Eight days away from the Aug. 1 non-waiver Trade Deadline, Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak continues to canvass the market for available relievers with an eye on being opportunistic, but not desperate.

Adding another arm to help bridge games from the starters to the back end of the Cardinals’ bullpen remains of interest to Mozeliak. The Cardinals do not intend to pursue either of the two elite relievers — Andrew Miller or Aroldis Chapman — believed to be available this month, but will instead look within the next tier of arms for potential help.

However, it’s no guarantee, Mozeliak cautioned, that they even find an upgrade there.

“I don’t feel like we have to do something,” Mozeliak said shortly before first pitch Sunday. “I do feel there have been past years where it’s been very clear what we needed to do. And this year I feel it’s a little blurry. But there’s still a week left in …

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