Tom Verducci: The Cards are a surprise, and what has happened to Miguel Cabrera?

 
In his latest mailbag, SI.com's Tom Verducci weighs in on whether the Cardinals hot start will last, heads will roll in Toronto and Miguel Cabrera should DH. [link]

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