St. Louis
Cardinals

News: Cora has agreed to a minor league contract with the St. Louis Cardinals and would get an $800,000 deal if added to the 40-man roster.
Impact: The 36-year-old played all four infield positions last season for the Washington Nationals while appearing in 91 games and making 16 starts at third base. He hit .224 with six doubles, a triple and six RBIs in 156 at-bats.

News: The Cardinals have signed Cora to a minor-league deal, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact: Cora hit just .224 for the Nationals in 2011, but he brings versatility and experience to the Cards' infield mix in his projected utility role.

News: Cora is nearing a minor-league deal with the Cardinals, Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com reports.
Impact: Cora struggled mightily with Washington, hitting just .224 with a .562 OPS. He will likely serve as minor-league organizational depth in St. Louis.