7 players who should be entering their final days on the Cardinals

Paul Goldschmidt (maybe)

I know I just wrote about why the Cardinals should at least consider bringing back Paul Goldschmidt, but that is why I said they should consider it because as of right now, I am split on if that is the right move to make.

On the one hand, Goldschmidt has been a lot better as of late and fills a real need for this lineup as a productive right-handed bat. But on the other hand, there have been long stretches this year where Goldschmidt was just awful, so does running it back really make a ton of sense?

I really need to see how the rest of September unfolds before making my final take on this. If Goldschmidt finishes the year strong, then I have multiple reasons why I think him coming back on a reasonable deal makes sense. But if he struggles again, then I just don't see why it makes sense for either side.

The Cardinals do have other options in Burleson and Baker, and someone like Brendan Donovan can even fill in time at first base as well. Also, nothing would be stopping the Cardinals from going out and acquiring a different first baseman. It's not Goldschmidt or bust for them.

I understand why many fans have already made up their mind on Goldschmidt, and if the season ended today, I think I'd lean toward cutting ties as well. But there is still season left to play, and I do think Goldschmidt's finish (paired with what we've already seen over the last few months) makes this conversation more interesting than the other names I listed above.