Cardinals Conversations

Tom Ackerman, Bernie Miklasz, Kevin Wheeler, and Matt Pauley break down the jaw-dropping 15-year, $765 million deal signed by Juan Soto with the New York Mets. The crew dissects the implications for the MLB trade market, including the potential impact on the Cardinals' offseason moves. They debate whether the Cardinals could look to move players like Nolan Arenado and what this means for the team’s strategy. Bernie Miklasz also reflects on the Cardinals' history of overpaying for middle-tier talent, and the group discusses the importance of developing a strong farm system and creating opportunities for young players.

Matt Pauley and Bernie Miklasz get together for Friday's edition of The Gashouse Gang and they discuss what can the St. Louis Cardinals accomplish at the Winter Meetings in the next week, should college football championship games still exist in expanded playoff era and some NFL Talk.

Kevin Wheeler and Bernie Miklasz got together for Thursday's edition of The Gashouse Gang and Kevin Wheeler and Bernie Miklasz get together for Thursday's edition of The Gashouse Gang and they address speculation Yadier Molina would be interested in the Cardinals, how Juan Soto could impact the Cardinals and what happens if the Cardinals can't trade the guys they want.

The crew dives into the Cardinals' recent official hirings: Larry Day as the new farm director, Carl Kochan as the team's director of performance, and Matt Pierpont as the Cardinals' director of pitching. They discuss the significance of these appointments in the team's strategy to enhance player development and pitching. The crew also explores Chaim Bloom's influence on the organization and talks about the upcoming winter meetings, where potential trades involving Nolan Arenado and Steven Matz are anticipated. Shifting to college sports, they debate the impact of the college football playoff rankings, conference championships, and their potential effects on teams like SMU. The episode also provides updates on local college basketball teams, including SLU, Illinois, and Missouri.

In Episode 21 of The GasHouse Gang, Tom Ackerman and Kevin Wheeler dive deep into the controversial "Golden At-Bat" rule proposed by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, discussing its potential impact on the game. The duo also speculates about the future of Nolan Arenado and the possibility of a trade that could shake up the Cardinals' roster, while highlighting the importance of developing young talent like Jordan Walker, Thomas Saggese, and others. Plus, they take a close look at the College Football Playoff picture, analyzing the top contenders and their chances as the conference championships loom.

In Episode 20 of Gas House Gang, hosts Tom Ackerman, Matt Pauley, Kevin Wheeler, and Bernie Miklasz break down the St. Louis Cardinals' upcoming moves at the winter meetings. The panel dives into Nolan Arenado's potential trade and his willingness to play first base, while questioning his defensive value. They also discuss the impact of recent pitching contracts, like Matthew Boyd’s $29 million deal, and debate the trade value of Steven Matz and Miles Mikolas. The importance of young players like Nolan Gorman and Jordan Walker is also examined, with an emphasis on their future role in the team’s strategy. The discussion wraps up with insights into the bullpen's stability, Ryan Helsley’s late-inning role, and the Cardinals’ approach to trades versus free-agent signings.

In this episode, Matt Pauley and Bernie Miklasz discuss the St. Louis Cardinals' decline in analytics and how it has contributed to their struggles. Bernie reflects on the team's past success under Jeff Luhnow's analytically-driven approach and highlights the need for the Cardinals to catch up with the industry. The hosts also delve into the St. Louis Blues' improved performance under Jim Montgomery, emphasizing his effective coaching strategies and player development. They shift focus to the NFL, examining the recent firing of Bears head coach Matt Eberflus, and his struggles with clock management and game decisions. The episode wraps up with previews of key upcoming college and NFL games.

In Episode 18 of The Gashouse Gang, Tom Ackerman and Matt Pauley dive into the latest Cardinals offseason moves, focusing on potential trades involving Nolan Arenado and Ryan Helsley, and the impact of Blake Snell’s big move to the Dodgers. The duo also tackles the College Football Playoff rankings, analyzing Indiana’s spot and forecasting Notre Dame’s chances for a title. They close out the episode by reflecting on the strong community spirit of St. Louis sports and previewing the upcoming Guns and Hoses event, benefiting local first responders.

In this episode of the GasHouse Gang, Kevin Wheeler and Bernie Miklasz discuss the St. Louis Blues’ fresh start under new coach Jim Montgomery and their exciting win in the first game of his era. They also dive into the ongoing Nolan Arenado trade rumors, breaking down the potential challenges and implications for the Cardinals. Plus, the guys analyze the future of Steven Matz and Miles Mikolas in the Cardinals' rotation as they look ahead to the offseason.

In Episode 16 of GasHouse Gang, Bernie Miklasz, Tom Ackerman, and Matt Pauley break down the St. Louis Blues’ decision to hire Jim Montgomery as their new head coach after parting ways with Drew Banister. They discuss Montgomery's experience and potential impact on the team. Shifting to the Cardinals, the hosts evaluate Oliver Marmol's performance and dive into trade rumors involving Nolan Arenado and Ryan Helsley. The episode wraps up with a discussion on the future of St. Louis sports, highlighting rising stars like Jordan Walker and JJ Hoover.