Every former Cardinals player in the Postseason this year: Who should you root for?

Philadelphia Phillies - Edmundo Sosa

Sosa was a fun player during his time with the Cardinals, and his infamous throw that struck first base umpire Junior Valentine is still quite memorable to this day. He's also the piece the Cardinals sent to Philly to acquire left-handed reliever JoJo Romero. It's pretty clear the Cardinals won that side of the deal, so that's definitely a positive.

The Phillies have a fun and likable roster. They've spent extremely aggressively but haven't anything to show for it so far. There's a strong case to root for them despite not having many recognizable Cardinal names.

Former Cardinal factor - 3. Fun factor - 8. Underdog factor - 1. Total score - 12.

Milwaukee Brewers - None

Ah yes, the Brewers. There's little reason for Cardinals fans to root for the lone NL Central division rival in the playoffs already. Not having a former Cardinals player only makes that easier. Hard pass.

Former Cardinal factor - 0. Fun factor - 3. Underdog factor - 5. Total score - 8.

San Diego Padres - None

There aren't any former Cardinals players on the Padres active roster, but there is one familiar face in the Padres organization that Cardinals fans could be pulling for. Manager Mike Shildt is headed to the playoffs once again after a fateful Wildcard decision that may have cost him his job. After a messy breakup between Shildt and the Cardinals organization due to "philosophical differences," fans who also feel spurned by the front office will be pulling for Shildt's Padres.

The Cardinals sure look like a mess, and it would truly be a slap in the face to an already disliked front office if Shildt were to win a championship in San Diego. If you're already not a fan of the Mozeliak regime, there would be no greater poetic justice than watching him on the wrong side of the philosophical differences.