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Pitcher Richard Fitts 'super-pumped' to join Cardinals ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals pitchers Richard Fitts, left, and Andre Granillo speak with the media at the team's Winter Warm-up on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026.
