And does it influence how the Cardinals construct their roster? When thinking up content to develop for my weekly article (which is easier said than done, BTW), I often find myself drifting towards challenging a popular narrative to see if it can be supported with data (or not). Are the Cardinas really good at draft-and-develop? Yes, the data supports the designation of … [Read more...] about Is it an advantage to play in the NL Central?
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The Cardinals need to pivot away from trading Nolan Arenado, for now
Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Earlier this offseason, John Mozeliak made it clear he intended to trade Nolan Arenado. Fast forward to mid-January and the Cardinals still have yet to make a single roster move. Arenado is still a Cardinal, and the clock is ticking on the timeline to trade him prior to the season. Trading Arenado was seen as the best way for the … [Read more...] about The Cardinals need to pivot away from trading Nolan Arenado, for now
Viva El Birdos podcast: Episode 9 Interview with Andy Carroll
Nathan Papes/Springfield News-Leader / USA TODAY NETWORK Andy Carroll covers the Double A Springfield Cardinals for the Scoops with Danny Mac Network Episode number two this week is ALL about the most intriguing minor league group of players currently in the system. Andy Carroll does a terrific job covering the Springfield Cardinals and shared some interesting insight … [Read more...] about Viva El Birdos podcast: Episode 9 Interview with Andy Carroll