Jeff Curry-Imagn Images Have a question for the VEB writing staff? Ask it below and we will answer! I’ve seen questions in the comments section asking if the podcast will be continuing on? The Answer is YES! We have already completed our first episode with guest 1120 KMOX personality Kevin Wheeler that will be posted soon! A link will be shared when the episode is … [Read more...] about Reader Mailbag/Podcast Update
The Cardinals rebuild won’t be as painful as we originally thought
Photo by Jeff Le/Getty Images Yesterday, we got some good news from John Mozeliak at the GM meetings. He revealed that Willson Contreras would be moving to first base to replace Paul Goldschmidt. It was also announced that both he and Sonny Gray have decided to invoke their no-trade clauses and remain with the Cardinals despite their “reset.” At the onset of the … [Read more...] about The Cardinals rebuild won’t be as painful as we originally thought
Willson Contreras is being moved to 1B
Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images What are the implications of that? The Cardinals had something of a unique problem entering the 2025 season. They had Willson Contreras under contract for 3 years, $59.5 million with a fourth-year club option (the buyout is factored into that 3-year price). They had Ivan Herrera, out of options and with a 127 … [Read more...] about Willson Contreras is being moved to 1B
After Season Afterthoughts, a Post Regular Seasonal Journal: Fall Part 2
Austin Gomber was named AFL pitcher of the week after he allowed one run over ten innings in two starts. | Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Thinking about a post world series 2024 world, eating innings, November, Big news week to say the least. It’ll be five days after the world series at the time of this reading. The hot stove will be going since it’s November with … [Read more...] about After Season Afterthoughts, a Post Regular Seasonal Journal: Fall Part 2
My 5 (somewhat) Bold Offseason Predictions
Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports The Cardinals go outside the organization for a new hitting coach The St. Louis Cardinals have traditionally been an organization that likes to promote from within. However, after another season of abysmal offensive production under the guidance of hitting coach Turner Ward, no stat was more stark in highlighting that than their horrendous … [Read more...] about My 5 (somewhat) Bold Offseason Predictions