Redbird Rants
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Former St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Curt Flood pioneered free agency and lost his career for it. His sacrifice paved the way for future players to get paid well, and he needs to be recognized for that.
Josh Jacobs|
John Mozeliak and Chaim Bloom must make several key decisions at this years trade deadline including the decision to trade Nolan Arenado, Ryan Helsley, or Erick Fedde.
Thomas Gauvain|
While a shift toward prospect development, the St. Louis Cardinals might look to get some contracts off the books for 2025. Three players, Miles Mikolas, Steven Matz, and Nolan Arenado, can be moved.
Andrew Heckroth|
Despite having a 0.8% chance at receiving the top pick in Tuesday's lottery, the Cardinals could once again find themselves with another chance to find their next top prospect.
Scott Plaza|
The St. Louis Cardinals signed minor league free agent Ryan Vilade this week while making multiple front office and coaching hires. On top of that, Erick Fedde's trade value continues to rise as free agent starters sign.
Josh Jacobs|
Does the MLB really want to emulate the Savana Bananas? It sure seems like it with the golden at-bat rule proposal.
Cliff Williams|
The St. Louis Cardinals reset in 2025 as they prepare for the Chaim Bloom era may be hampered by John Mozeliak's desire to be competitive next season.
Josh Jacobs|
It's likely that Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado's time in St. Louis is over after the 2024 season. How did these two Hall of Fame caliber players do with the Cardinals?
Thomas Gauvain|
Bengie Molina, Yadier Molina's eldest brother, has been outspoken about Yadi's desire to manage for the St. Louis Cardinals in the near future.
Thomas Gauvain|
The impressive backgrounds of the St. Louis Cardinals' newly hired coaches should evoke cautious optimism among fans.
J.T. Buchheit|
John Mozeliak hinted that the St. Louis Cardinals might decide to hang on to elite closer Ryan Helsley rather than deal him for future talent.
J.T. Buchheit|
The Cardinals may be resetting in 2025, but that should not prevent them from adding affordable major-league talent to their roster.
Scott Plaza|
The Mother's Day surge filled the fanbase with some renewed hope. But looking back, that may have ultimately been the worst-case scenario in disguise for the Cardinals.
Curt Bishop|
The St. Louis Cardinals enter what the team considers a "reset" season for 2025. Ryan Helsley, who set a Cardinals franchise record with 49 saves last year, is considered a trade candidate. Helsley, however, wants to stay with the Cardinals.
Andrew Heckroth|
The St. Louis Cardinals may trade multiple players at this year's Winter Meetings, including Nolan Arenado, Ryan Helsley, Erick Fedde, Steven Matz, and Miles Mikolas. Some of those guys could bring them really impactful returns.
Josh Jacobs|
The Toronto Blue Jays, San Francisco Giants, and Texas Rangers are all good trade fits for St. Louis Cardinals' left-handed pitcher Steven Matz.
Thomas Gauvain|
For the second straight day, St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado shared an Instagram story that speculates he wants to be traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The story clearly states "Future Dodger!?!?".
Andrew Heckroth|
The St. Louis Cardinals are shopping Nolan Arenado, and the third baseman just made a post on his Instagram with Kendrick Lamar's "dodger blue" as the song attached. Is Arenado teasing a trade to the Los Angeles Dodgers?
Josh Jacobs|
The St. Louis Cardinals reset in 2025 should set them up to contend in 2026, but if it flops, they will enter a real rebuild. They would likely trade away most of their roster and end up tanking for multiple years after that under Chaim Bloom's leadership
Josh Jacobs|
The prices of free agent pitchers like Yusei Kikuchi, Frankie Montas, and Matthew Boyd make the trade values of Erick Fedde, Steven Matz, and Miles Mikolas greater for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Thomas Gauvain|
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