St. Louis Cardinals Roundtable: Talking trade deadline

Who is one arm you think can fix the St. Louis Cardinals pitching staff?

Russ Robinson

I believe it needs to be an ‘under the radar’ relief pitcher who can come in and help stabilize the bullpen. Such as a Tyler Clippard of the BlueJays or Zach Duke of the Twins. The two are innings eaters and Mike Matheny can use up to his heart desire. Either would not cost the St. Louis Cardinals much and could stabilize the middle of the bullpen.

Matt Luhmann

Thus far the Cardinals have yet to have a dependable left hander arm out of the pen. Tyler Lyons has done a 180 from last season and Brett Cecil has somehow gotten worse. Brad Hand would be an option, but with multiple years left on his contract the Padres would want more of a haul than my choice in Zach Britton. Just like Moose, Britton is in the last year of his contract and with him recently returning from a ruptured Achilles, perhaps the Orioles do not demand as much in return.

Dan Campbell

Noah Syndergaard. The Mets are making him available. At some point in time, the Cardinals need to step up and go get the best pitcher available.

I know it would take Flaherty, Hudson/Weaver, and one or two other top prospects, but this guy is worth it and they should make that splash. That makes Carlos your number 2, with Mikolas, Wacha (when healthy again), and Waino/one of the remaining young guys. Did I mention Thor is controllable through 2021? This is the type of blockbuster we all want and need. Can you imagine 1-3 in a rotation being Thor, Carlos, and Alex Reyes?

Jason Grose

I like two closers – Shane Greene from the Tigers and Blake Treinen from the A’s. Both are under contract through 2020 and are arbitration eligible for the first time in 2019. Both are having good seasons for bad teams who should be sellers come the trade deadline.

Matt Graves

I have rung this bell for a while now, but I love the idea of Brad Hand from San Diego. Under a 2.50 ERA this year and with closing experience, he would slot in very well and fix the LHP deficit the Cardinals have.

Dr. Miles

Simply put, the St. Louis Cardinals need Luke Weaver to be the Weaver of last season. Combine him with Flaherty, call up Dakota Hudson, and retire Wainwright. These are the pitching changes needed this season. Adding someone from the outside isn’t something that a third place (or nearly fourth place) team needs to do.

Trevor Hooth

I really like Shane Greene from Detroit. I have seen this guy pitch more times than I can count and I am constantly blown away by the talent in his arm. Greene should come cheaper than most, which is important. I am one to believe in the farm system, and draining it for an arm is not something that will help the team.