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Now that the St. Louis Cardinals have moved on, the future of free agent Paul Goldschmidt‘s career is uncertain. What sort of value might the former National League MVP bring to a new team? With free agent Pete Alonso likely to make the biggest splash in the 1B market, what kind of leverage can he command? Will teams be willing to bet on a return to form, or has Goldschmidt … [Read more...] about Former MVP Looks to Continue Career Beyond Cardinals

After one season with the St. Louis Cardinals, veteran pitcher Kyle Gibson’s contract option was not picked up by the team. Gibson is now an unrestricted free agent heading into the 2025 season. Gibson has a lot to offer a contending team looking for an end-of-the-rotation starter.  Kyle Gibson Free Agent Profile The Cardinals went into the 2024 season expecting to contend and … [Read more...] about Veteran Starting Pitcher a Good Fit for Fringe Contenders

The St. Louis Cardinals are embarking on a soft rebuild, but key players Willson Contreras and Sonny Gray are likely safe. Instead, the team is open to trading third baseman Nolan Arenado, with three years remaining on his complex contract, which includes deferred money and cash from the Colorado Rockies. According to the Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the … [Read more...] about Cardinals Ponder Future of Cornerstone Player Amid Trade Rumors

After missing their second consecutive postseason, the St. Louis Cardinals are parting ways with three players. On Thursday, general manager John Mozeliak told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that the Cardinals will decline the 2025 options for Kyle Gibson, Lance Lynn, or Keynan Middleton. Mozeliak said the decision will give the Cardinals “maximum flexibility” as they begin their … [Read more...] about Cardinals Decline Club Options for Free Agent Pitchers

Yadier Molina, the legendary former St. Louis Cardinals catcher, took a significant step toward his potential future as an MLB manager. This week, the future Hall of Famer was named manager of the Dominican Republic’s Aguilas Cibaeñas, a move that could pave the way for his eventual return to the majors as a skipper. Yadier Molina’s Building Another Resume of His Own Molina was … [Read more...] about Cardinal Great Building Resume for MLB Manager Role in the Future