In Episode 11 of The Gashouse Gang, the panel — Bernie Miklasz, Kevin Wheeler, Matt Pauley, and Tom Ackerman — dive into the future of Ryan Helsley with the St. Louis Cardinals. The group discusses whether the team should consider trading him this offseason, given his injury history and the potential return. Bernie Miklasz offers his perspective on the risks and benefits of dealing Helsley, while Kevin Wheeler focuses on the importance of maximizing player value and having a versatile bullpen for the team's future.
Shifting gears, the conversation turns to the Cardinals' roster strategy, with an emphasis on developing a younger, athletic, and more entertaining team. The panel discusses the importance of players like Masyn Winn, JJ Weatherholt, Nolan Gorman, Lars Nootbaar, and Jordan Walker as the future faces of the team. They explore the need for the Cardinals to embrace player personalities and inject energy into the roster, moving away from a more traditional, old-school approach.
The panel also touches on the importance of creating an exciting game-day atmosphere at Busch Stadium and connecting with younger fans through social media and other platforms