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DeWallet Inspector 2 retweeted
With a new job starting the week of the trade deadline, it’s been hard to find time and energy to write about my beloved #StLCards. Writing energized me for winter. Quick catch up
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I’m gonna say something and you people are gonna get mad but
Despite it being complete sacrilege “Salbert Pujols” is a good bit
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DeWallet Inspector 2 retweeted
Andrés Machado (NPB) is now a free agent and eligible to sign with any MLB team. He had a 20% K-BB% in Japan this year and posted a ridiculous 1.20 ERA.
He had a 34.7% K-BB% in the 2026 WBC, with some absolutely ludicrous stuff numbers. A savvy team would pick him up on a multi-year deal.
DeWallet Inspector 2 retweeted
Shout out Gabe! (@thestlcardsfan4) on Viva El Birdos today/ Why are we so hesitant to spend a few million dollars more of someone else's money?
Y'all that didn't go to games last year said you didn't want to pay to watch a losing team. Winning = Fun = Butts in Seats
#STLCards
For those of us pushing for the org to make the team better (sign RP mostly) vs just waiting on development inertia, this would be completely fine instead!
Just find ways to *actively* make the org better aside from passively waiting for development to fill the MANY gaps
According to reports from the @TheAthleticMLB that the #STLCards are interested in running it back with the same plan as last offseason. There is no real "Dustin May type" in the current free agent market.
Kris Bubic is *fine* but assume that doesnt work out, then what? Zac Gallen? Shane Bieber? Max Scherzer? Pass.
Let's set aside cost for a second, because that's a tricky thing to determine, these guys have all dealt with injury issues as May had previously to his Cardinals tenure, if not, it's highly unlikely any of them would be available.
The Athletic reported this morning that Shane McClanahan's name is out there, Spencer Strider was put in play this past deadline in the proposed Jacob DeGrom deal, Tanner Houck and Clarke Schmidt are after toughts in deep rotations in both New York and Boston.
Our friend @b_miklasz posted a video calling him "Trader Bloom" for his propensity to make deals in his career.
*Disclaimer* I'm not an insider nor am I trying to pretend to be one (C-L), I'm just a fan with a grain of sand sized access, I had one Cardinals official remind me "dont forget about trades" a few times in our discussion.
Would this be a preferable route for the Cardinals to add a starter to the rotation for you over signing a free agent?
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This is the disconnect between (some) fans and the team.
It’s a 100% valid point, this is only the 2nd year of the concerted rebuild.
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The sticky part is the “it’s a business” of it all. You’re working on year 5 of a crummy product (standings) of which the entire point is winning games and championships from Division to World
The kids are fun, tarps off is fun. But losing eventually grinds that fun out
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Splurging isn’t the concern, the dollar figure isn’t important
But if the bullpen looks a lot like 2026 that’s going to be wildly disappointing
Vets on short term deals sounds just fine as long ad those vets aren’t like Ryne Stanek level jobbers
Old Friend Chaim Bloom isn't expected to splurge this winter, per The Athletic's @Ken_Rosenthal, @WillSammon and @katiejwoo.
League sources say the #Cardinals will likely repeat last offseason's approach: durable veterans on short-term deals who can be flipped at the deadline for prospects.
That's how Bloom turned Dustin May into OF prospects Alexander Frías and Josiah Ragsdale, both now among St. Louis' top 30 prospects.
Next up: the bullpen. Cardinals relievers blew 30 saves in 2026, tied for third-most in MLB.
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Stove is scalding!
The Padres are signing Ryan Weiss to a one-year deal with an option for 2028, per @JesseRogersESPN
Weiss allowed 22 ER in 26 IP last season with the Astros.
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DeWallet Inspector 2 retweeted
Episode 2 of the @cardprospects podcast is out now!
New episode: The Cardinals Promote Rob Cerfolio to General Manager | Ep. 2 (via @KareemSSN, @AidanG_Baseball and @RedbirdFarmhand)
#STLCards #Cardinals
DeWallet Inspector 2 retweeted
NEW: Billionaire NFL owners can move their teams to other cities or sell chunks of them to private equity.
The Green Bay Packers can’t do either because they’re the only team in the NFL that’s owned by fans.
Now their model is under threat from a league flooded with cash.
I respect JT but I’m pretty over searching for former Cardinals/St Louis connection as the top way of identifying how to improve the roster
The #STLCards and non-tender candidate Matt Vierling are a match made in St. Louis (via @jbuc14) redbirdrants.com/the-cardina…
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DeWallet Inspector 2 retweeted
wRC+ by the last 6 offensive NL ROTYs:
Drake Baldwin: 126
Corbin Carroll: 133
Michael Harris: 137
Jonathan India: 122
Pete Alonso: 144
Ronald Acuna Jr: 142
Sal Stewart this year: 112
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Some roster moves today:
- Logan Mailloux activated from IR
- Calle Rosen recalled
- Adam Jiricek and Theo Lindstein assigned to Springfield sl.stlblues.com/uc2nj_aJ8
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DeWallet Inspector 2 retweeted
This was a good discussion about how every fan can, maybe even should, measure the #stlcards by wins period — and how when the team isn’t doing that it creates a disconnect.
Really enjoyed how @woodbat28 asked about this and we got to explore it …
There is a clear disconnect between fans expectations and where the Cardinals are currently in their competitive cycle. Fans want the team to spend and patch holes in the roster. The organization wants to continue building for the future. Hear @dgoold's full thoughts below 👇