Theres nothing Norman relishes more than being a difference-make

ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Cardinals have activated Kevin Siegrist from the 15-day disabled list, adding a left-handed reliever to the mix for the first series after the All-Star break.They havent ruled out adding top prospect Alex Reyes, whose hit 101 mph while striking out four in two innings starting for Team World in the Futures Game.General manager John Mozeliak said Friday that the 21-year-old Reyes, who is at Triple-A Memphis, will likely be a starter in the majors. The GM said its possible the Cardinals could add Reyes for bullpen help or as part of a six-man rotation, or even to provide a break for one of the other members of the rotation.Bullpen is a need for the team heading into the Aug. 1 trade deadline.At some point Reyes could come up here and work out of the bullpen or at some point we could decide to give him a start or two, Mozeliak said. I think we just want to be open-minded as we approach the next couple weeks.Mozeliak thought it might be more difficult to make deals this year because its tough to determine which spot would benefit from an upgrade.I think it might be a little bit harder than some years where its just very glaring what we need to do, the GM said.The Cardinals will be without All-Star Matt Carpenter, one of the top leadoff men in the majors, for about a month with a strained right oblique. First baseman-outfielder Brandon Moss (sprained ankle) is still wearing a boot so hes likely not close to returning.Both Mozeliak and manager Mike Matheny remained bullish on the Cardinals chances of contending for a playoff spot. They led the majors with 100 wins last year and have been to the postseason five consecutive years.You think I changed my mind at the All-Star break? Matheny joked. No, I wont back off what I think of this club and who we are. Nothings going to change my mind on that, and nothing should change their minds.Right-handed reliever Sam Tuivailala was optioned to Memphis.Siegrist, who turns 27 Wednesday, has been out since June 30 with mononucleosis. He was 5-2, tied for the National League lead in victories by a reliever.Siegrist had a 2.78 ERA and one save in 35 appearances covering 32 1/3 innings with 34 strikeouts.The 23-year-old Tuivailala played in three games from July 3-6, allowing three runs in two innings. Harmon Killebrew Twins Jersey . DAmigo scored twice in regulation and added the shootout winner as the Toronto Marlies edged the San Antonio Rampage 5-4 in American Hockey League action. Mitch Garver Jersey .05 million next season unless Graham and the Saints subsequently agree on a long-term deal. 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It really is.The big show attracts Norman, the All-Pro cornerback the Washington Redskins will count on to contain the Dallas Cowboys passing attack. When the Cowboys beat the Redskins in September, rookie quarterback Dak Prescott threw for 292 yards, 102 to elite receiver Dez Bryant, whom Norman didnt get a chance to defend until late in the game.Dallas has Cole Beasley and tight end Jason Witten to complement Bryant, but Norman is itching for another challenge against one of the top pass-catchers in the game.Got to play your game. Got to play ball, man, Norman said. I think thats what were all here to do. I think everybody is well-aware of that. Im sure he is, too. Im sure hes looking forward to it just as much as we are.Norman and the Carolina Panthers defense last season held Bryant to two catches for 26 yards, despite Tony Romo and Matt Cassel targeting him eight times. Carolina beat Dallas 33-14.This is a different, better Cowboys team with Prescott and rookie running back Ezekiel Elliott transforming the offense, and Dallas hasnt lost since Week 1. Norman said the Redskins havent talked about stopping the Cowboys nine-game winning streak, but the possibility of doing so and getting one step closer to first place in the NFC East excites him.Were just trying to get to our seventh win, Norman said. Because its, wow, man, shoot em up out here with all these guys and teams that are over .500 and trying to win this NFC East crown.Coming from the NFC South, Normans first season in the East has been an eye-opener playing Washingtons three fierce division rivalries. Upon hearing chants of We Want Dallas from fans late in a 42-24 rout of Green Bay on Sunday, Norman joked that he thought, OK, cool, yall just go up there and take them on.Norman said he hasnt gotten to the point where he can hate the Cowboys yet, but it didnt take him long to realize big plays made in NFC East games become stories.Its like, sheesh, these guys have had the rivaalry for ages, he said.dddddddddddd Its like, geez, the history of that is just so old. And you want to live in that moment because your childrens children are going to talk about the game.Theres nothing Norman relishes more than being a difference-maker, and hes coming off forcing a fumble at a crucial juncture against the Packers. The 28-year-old has been effective all season at limiting big-time receivers, but thats not enough of an impact for him.If its shutting down your side for a whole entire game and being quiet like a church mouse. Yeah, it helps the team, but inside it eats at me, because gosh man, I want to do something to put up on the stat sheet, Norman said. I feel like Im a stat sheet stunner, so youve got to do something to put up on the stat sheet.Normans biggest impression on the stat sheet has been in penalties, where he has the most of any player in the NFL. But he got a $75 million, five-year contract for his presence against top receivers.The Redskins usage of Norman and fellow cornerback Bashaud Breeland evolved since Pittsburghs Antonio Brown and Bryant had field days. But all along coach Jay Gruden has raved about what Norman does in pass coverage.Forcing turnovers makes him even more valuable.Its hard to get corners that can create turnovers, so that was a major draw for us in my mind, Gruden said. He can create turnovers for you and obviously he can cover good people. Hes been everything we want so far and hes going to continue to be. Hes got a good match up this week.NOTE: Long snapper Nick Sundberg will miss his second consecutive game with a back injury. Rick Lovato is expected to snap for Washington. ... WR DeSean Jackson (shoulder), DE Chris Baker (hamstring/illness) and LT Ty Nsekhe (ankle) are questionable for the Cowboys game. ... Redskins QB Kirk Cousins was named offensive player of the week after throwing for 375 yards and three touchdowns against the Packers.---For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '