Sat 2/25/12 8:05 AM

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch confirms the Cardinals will move former first-round pick Adam Ottavino to the bullpen this season. "There are a lot of guys with more experience, but I think my stuff plays really well in that role," Ottavino said. "I have to turn that into a reality. I have to compete. I'm not going to shy away from anything." Ottavino, who was added to the Cardinals' 40-man roster this offseason, posesses the skill-set to flourish in late-inning responsibility. He figures to see an increase in velocity coming out of the bullpen.