The St. Louis Cardinals have a log jam at second base after moving on from trying to trade third baseman Nolan Arenado. The Cardinals appear committed now to Arenado as their everyday third baseman; this creates a domino effect in their roster. Now, several young players are going to be vying for playing time at second base. Cardinals Encounter Second Base Congestion Cardinals … [Read more...] about Cardinals Encounter Second Base Congestion
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Poll: Who Will Be The Cardinals’ Starting Catcher?
The Cardinals attempted to kick off a youth movement this winter, letting veteran players like Paul Goldschmidt, Kyle Gibson, and Andrew Kittredge depart in free agency while attempting to trade other veteran pieces under longer-term team control. Unfortunately for St. Louis, none of those trades came to pass: Willson Contreras and Sonny Gray both declined to waive their … [Read more...] about Poll: Who Will Be The Cardinals’ Starting Catcher?
My (somewhat) bold offseason predictions – Revisited
Jim Rassol-Imagn Images Everyone has reported to spring training and it's time to take stock on how I predicted it would go. My first article I submitted for Viva El Birdos back at the beginning of November was actually created in mid-October before the festivities of the offseason had begun. At the conclusion of the season Cardinals top brass held their end of season … [Read more...] about My (somewhat) bold offseason predictions – Revisited
Projecting the new-look Cardinals’ Opening Day roster
Nolan Arenado arrives at Cardinals spring camp after offseason trade talks
JUPITER, Fla. - After an offseason filled with heavy trade speculation, Nolan Arenado has officially arrived to Florida, set to begin spring training as a St. Louis Cardinal. For several months, the Cardinals have tried to trade the eight-time All-Star third baseman as the team shifts toward a cost-cutting, roster-reshaping, youth-driven reset. That hasn't happened yet. … [Read more...] about Nolan Arenado arrives at Cardinals spring camp after offseason trade talks