Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images It should be easy to figure out, but it’s really not. There hasn’t been a lot of discussion about an Erick Fedde trade. In theory, he makes more sense to trade than Ryan Helsley. I’ve made the argument in the past, but deadline prices for relievers are absurd and a little more uncertain in the offseason, so it’s possible you get … [Read more...] about What is Erick Fedde’s trade value?
A post of giving thanks, St. Louis Cardinals version
Photo by Daniel Shirey/WBCI/MLB Photos via Getty Images (and more!) It is the Sunday after Thanksgiving in the United States, which has put me in a sentimental mood. Okay, so maybe I am always in a bit of a sentimental mood — maybe that is my lot in life. A more honest sentence is probably “It is the Sunday after Thanksgiving in the United States, which has given me an … [Read more...] about A post of giving thanks, St. Louis Cardinals version
Draft-and-develop results – the 2024 update
Our most recent top draft pick | Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports Another season’s data is collected. Let’s see how the Cardinals stack up as a draft-and-develop organization In spite of the article title, this is not a piece about the 2024 draft. It’s not just about drafting, it is about evaluating draft AND develop player acquisition, which includes international free … [Read more...] about Draft-and-develop results – the 2024 update
If the Cardinals are trading Ryan Helsley, the Dodgers make sense as a destination
Photo by Andy Kuno/San Francisco Giants/Getty Images The Cardinals appear likely to trade Ryan Helsley, as long as they receive a strong package in exchange. That means some Major League ready prospects will likely come back to the Cardinals if Helsley is dealt. A few weeks ago, I wrote a piece on two potential spots Helsley could land and what the return packages from … [Read more...] about If the Cardinals are trading Ryan Helsley, the Dodgers make sense as a destination
Nolan Arenado Would Move to First Base
D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images For whatever reason... well I guess he really wants a trade? I went into this planning on writing about anything but Nolan Arenado, but today, I can’t think of anything else to write about. And that’s because Nolan Arenado would play first base. What is he saying? His throwing arm is about done? He has a shoulder? Some other mystery injury? … [Read more...] about Nolan Arenado Would Move to First Base