This familiar connection could fuel the next big Cardinals trade

The St. Louis Cardinals are doing their best to stay in the thick of things. Going into Wednesday's matchups, they hold a 51-49 record. While it's a positive record, they are 11.5 games behind the National League Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers. However, they are a half-game back of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Arizona Diamondbacks, who are tied for the NL's final wild card spot. They are still well within the playoff picture and could be a little aggressive ahead of the trade deadline. They need some more frontline starting pitching and could use another arm in the bullpen as well. MORE: Cardinals get up-close look at ideal trade deadline target Jose SorianoThis familiar connection could fuel the next big Cardinals tradeWith a need for pitching, it may not hurt the Cardinals to phone up a