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The St. Louis Cardinals might be in contention in 2025? It looks like now that they're keeping Willson Contreras and Sonny Gray that the Cardinals will try to win in 2025. According to POBO John Mozeliak, they'll field a team similarly to what they did in 2024 but allow the young players to play the entire season without restrictions. Will Jordan Walker, Nolan Gorman, Victor Scott II and others improve and lead the team to the playoffs? Join this channel to get access to...
Published 11/14/24
It looks like Willson Contreras and Sonny Gray will stay with the Cardinals organization in 2025. But in this period of resetting, some key players will be on the move. Where will the Cardinals trade Nolan Arenado, Ryan Helsley, Steven Matz, Miles Mikolas, and other key pieces of their roster? Will any surprise candidates be moved? Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/join Use our Lids affiliate link here:...
Published 11/10/24
The GM meetings begin and the Cardinals reveal a few key pieces of information about their offseason plans. Willson Contreras will no longer catch for the Cardinals but rather play first base. Sonny Gray wants to stay in St. Louis, and Nolan Arenado wants to leave? What does this mean for the Cardinals this offseason? Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/join Use our Lids affiliate link here: https://lids.7q8j.net/QyG60o Buy our...
Published 11/07/24
The Cardinals begin their offseason cuts by declining club options on Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson. Will this move provide them more flexibility to add to their rotation going forward? Does this mean future cuts to the position player core such as Nolan Arenado and Willson Contreras? Are Sonny Gray and Ryan Helsley as good as gone? Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/join Use our Lids affiliate link here:...
Published 11/04/24
Baseball season is over as the Dodgers win the World Series. Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat joins us to give a preview of the Cardinals 2024 offseason! How do the front office overhauls look for the future of the Cardinals? Will the Cardinals bring back Lynn or Gibson for the rotation? Which young players will get a chance? Who of Nolan Arenado, Willson Contreras, Sonny Gray, and Ryan Helsley will be moved? Join this channel to get access to...
Published 10/31/24
Bernie Miklasz joins the show to discuss some of the latest front office overhauls. What will Chaim Bloom do for the player development and the organization this offseason? We're breaking down Mozeliak's impact on the team this year and the recent hires of Rob Cerfolio, Brant Brown, and Jon Jay to the front office and coaching staffs. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/join Use our Lids affiliate link here:...
Published 10/28/24
Let's check in on the Arizona Fall League! How are Thomas Saggese, Ixan Henderson, and Matt Svanson performing this year? Next, we'll give season awards for the top hitter and pitcher from each level of the Minors: Triple-A Memphis: Matt Koperniak and Michael McGreevy Double-A Springfield: Jimmy Crooks and Tink Hence High-A Peoria: Leonardo Bernal and Darlin Saladin Single-A Palm Beach: Chase Davis and Chen-Wei Lin Join this channel to get access to...
Published 10/24/24
The Cardinals kick off their offseason with a pair of coaching hires. Jon Jay replaces Willie McGee and Brant Brown takes over for Turner Ward as the hitting coach. More importantly, Chaim Bloom finds his director of player development Rob Cerfolio. Is this the first in a long line of front office changes coming for St. Louis this offseason? Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/join Use our Lids affiliate link here:...
Published 10/24/24
Let's bust some of the most popular myths surrounding the Cardinals fanbase: 1. Lane Thomas trade was horrendous 2. Walt Jockety was the real reason Mo has early success 3. Cardinals should have traded for Juan Soto 4. Chaim Bloom is a failure because of Boston 5. The Cardinals are bad because they don’t spend enough money Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/join Use our Lids affiliate link here:...
Published 10/19/24
The St. Louis Cardinals are headed into a reset period, but is there still room to make additions this offseason to compete in 2025 and beyond? There have been rumors St. Louis will look to add a tentpole bat in 2025 but where will they add it? First base? Center field? A corner outfield spot? Will they add any pitching in the starting rotation or the bullpen? Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/join Use our Lids affiliate link...
Published 10/17/24
The Cardinals have declared a "rebuild" for the 2025 season and it looks like many key players could be on the move this offseason. But is that really necessary? Does reducing spending on the Major League roster actually equate to that much more spending on the development system? Lastly will Yadier Molina and Albert Pujols return to the Cardinals in a coaching role? Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/join Use our Lids affiliate...
Published 10/13/24
Mike Shildt's Padres are rolling in the Postseason and so are many other former Cardinals players. Did Mo and the Cardinals make the wrong managerial decision back in 2021? What are some lessons the Cardinals can take from the Postseason this year, and when do we expect to see them back in October? Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/join Use our Lids affiliate link here: https://lids.7q8j.net/QyG60o Buy our merch here:...
Published 10/10/24
Bernie Miklasz joins the show to discuss the Cardinals potential rebuild this offseason. Who is most likely for the team to be traded? Will the Cardinals move on from All-Stars Sonny Gray, Ryan Helsley, Nolan Arenado, and more? We're here to discuss who is worth trading, and who is going to leave the team as the payroll cuts start to come. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/join Use our Lids affiliate link here:...
Published 10/07/24
The St. Louis Cardinals had an extremely disappointing season, but it's time to reflect on the year and to give our end of season awards. Who was the team's MVP? How about the best pitchers on the team? For the most important part of today's conversation, who was the most disappointing player for the Cardinals, and who is to blame for the season's failures? Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/join Use our Lids affiliate link...
Published 10/03/24
The Cardinals announce that Chaim Bloom will be in charge of player development in 2025 and will take over John Mozeliak's POBO role following the 2025 season. What does that mean for the farm? What will come for the players in the Arizona Fall League? Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/join Use our Lids affiliate link here: https://lids.7q8j.net/QyG60o Buy our merch here: https://nootnews.myspreadshop.com/ Follow us on...
Published 10/01/24
Boom. Following the 2025 season, Chaim Bloom will succeed John Mozeliak as President of Baseball Operations for the St. Louis Cardinals. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/join Use our Lids affiliate link here: https://lids.7q8j.net/QyG60o Buy our merch here: https://nootnews.myspreadshop.com/ Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @nootnewspod
Published 09/30/24
The St. Louis Cardinals season ends and it looks like the beginnings of a rebuild have already come to fruition. The team intends to part ways with Paul Goldschmidt, and they are actively shopping Sonny Gray on the trade market. What will the offseason look like for the Cardinals with the end-of-year press conference tomorrow? Lastly, we grade every St. Louis Cardinals players on our tier list scale for the final time. Who exceeded expectations? Who was down-right awful? Join this channel to...
Published 09/30/24
The Athletic's Katie Woo put out a piece on the Cardinals' front office and player development woes, indicating a top-down rebuild this offseason. Chaim Bloom has stepped into a larger role and more will be revealed at the end-of-season press conference. Will Michael Girsch be relieved of duties? Oli Marmol is staying? Which players will be on the move this offseason? Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/join Use our Lids...
Published 09/27/24
Willson Contreras calls out the Cardinals front office and asks them to acquire some more help this offseason, Jordan Walker shouldn't be playing outfield anymore? We break down some of the biggest questions surrounding the St. Louis Cardinals as the season winds down and the offseason begins. What will happen at the end of year press conference? Will Mo step down? Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/join Use our Lids affiliate...
Published 09/27/24
The Cardinals have concluded their 2024 season at home and fans get to say goodbye to a few staple players in the organization. But, should they bring anyone back for the 2025 season? Both Paul Goldschmidt and Matt Carpenter plan to play next year, but should they return for another season? How about other players such as Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson, who the Cardinals have team options for? Will they trade Ryan Helsley, Miles Mikolas, or Steven Matz? How about the young bats? Will the team...
Published 09/22/24
The Cardinals season is over, so let's get started with offseason speculation! Starting off, we're going through our BOLD predictions for the 2024-25 offseason. Will the Cardinals land a premier starting pitcher? Will there be major front office changes? Will the Cardinals part with one of their promising young bats in exchange for something else? How will the Cardinals bounce back from yet another disappointing season? Join this channel to get access to...
Published 09/18/24
Prospect expert Kareem Haq and Sandy McMillan join forces to discuss the Cardinals farm system. Thomas Saggese has been called up and he's already started to produce. Should Victor Scott be playing over Michael Siani? Tink Hence is injured again, how frustrating is that? Lastly, we go over the Arizona Fall League and which Cardinals prospects will be playing this offseason. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/join Use our Lids...
Published 09/18/24
The Cardinals season is over after being swept by the Toronto Blue Jays unceremoniously to fall under .500 again. The hitting with RISP has vanished again, and it's time for major changes in St. Louis. What went wrong for the team in 2024? Was it the lack of production from Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado? Was it Oli Marmol and John Mozeliak's poor decision making? Was the roster just not constructed to make a run at the playoffs? We're joined by Bernie Miklasz to discuss all these...
Published 09/15/24
The St. Louis Cardinals offense is all but gone as they strand the bases loaded nobody out again in their latest loss to the Cincinnati Reds. However, the biggest story of the day was calling up Thomas Saggese and demoting Victor Scott II. The Cardinals have just a 0.1% chance to make the playoffs according to FanGraphs, so why do they insist on sitting younger talent or sending them to the Minor Leagues? It's confusing and frustrating, so let's break it down. Join this channel to get access...
Published 09/12/24