Cardinals news & notes: Jose Bautista, Chicken, Matt Carpenter, and Brian Dozier

From chicken to Brian Dozier rumors, Wednesday was a busy day here at Viva El Birdos. Let's take a brief look back.

Jose Bautista: A Big Bat Bargain? -- The red baron provided and supported his take on Jose Bautista, the most notable free agent remaining who may prove to be bargain, depending on who he signs with and for what price.

Hot Stove Cooking: Vince Coleman's and Terry Pendleton's Chicken -- Ben Godar continued his delectable series with a story on a chicken recipe that is credited to Vince Coleman and Terry Pendleton, a pair of Cardinals speedsters from the 1980s.

Matt Carpenter invited to play in World Baseball Classic - A Hunt and Peck -- Lil_Scooter's regular Hunt and Peck highlighted Matt Carpenter's invitation to represent the United States in the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

Comparing Brian Dozier with in-house second base options -- Amidst the typical flurry of offseason rumors is one that links Brian Dozier to the Cardinals; unlike many rumors, however, the parties being linked are compatible, and John Fleming detailed such by comparing Dozier to the club's current options at second base.

That does it for Wednesday. Check back Thursday for more!