The Cards Central 365 crew looks ahead to the 2026 season by debating the Cardinals’ top candidates for Comeback Player of the Year. The discussion is headlined by Victor Scott II and whether his elite speed, defense, and offseason swing adjustments can translate into a true breakout at the plate. The show also dives into Andre Pallante’s path back to effectiveness, Ryan Fernandez’s bullpen outlook, and whether Lars Nootbaar can rediscover his on-base skills and power after an uneven season. Along the way, the guys reference ZiPS projections, Winter Warm-Up insights, and what internal improvements could mean for the Cardinals’ retooling year in 2026

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Jim Edmonds didn’t just miss the Hall of Fame, he never even got a real chance. With Andruw Jones now inducted, the flaws in the Hall of Fame voting system are impossible to ignore.

Joe Roderick and Hall of Fame voter Ryan Fagan break down why Edmonds was unfairly bounced after one ballot, how crowded ballots and the 10-vote limit distort results, and why the process continues to fail deserving players.

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The Brendan Donovan trade talk refuses to die, but the Cardinals are in no rush. With spring training approaching, Joe Roderick and Ryan Fagan break down why patience might actually increase Donovan’s value.

From roster logjams to prospect timelines and rumored trade partners, this conversation explains why the Cardinals are willing to wait and what could finally force their hand.

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The Cardinals suddenly have a catching problem, and not the bad kind. With Yadier Molina returning to the organization and multiple catching prospects rising fast, the roster math just got complicated.

Joe Roderick and Brenden Schaeffer break down the Cardinals’ crowded catching pipeline, Ivan Herrera’s long-term future, and why 2026 may be a defining year for the position.

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The Cardinals are being linked to outfielders Austin Hays and Miguel Andujar, but do these rumors actually make sense. Joe Roderick and Brenden Schaeffer break down what’s real, what’s agent-driven noise, and whether St. Louis should even be shopping externally at all.

With the roster still evolving after Winter Warm-Up, the discussion turns to left field, lineup balance, payroll reality, and what the Cardinals are truly building toward in 2026 and beyond.

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The Cardinals are finally saying the quiet part out loud: this is a rebuild. Mike Claiborne breaks down what that actually means for 2026, and why the NL Central might be more open than people think.

Cards Central 365 is live from Salt + Smoke during Cardinals Winter Warm-Up, powered by DraftKings. Claiborne talks competition in camp, the value of letting young players prove it, how fans are responding to a true rebuild, and where the roster still needs help, especially a right-handed bat and pitching depth.

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Jordan Walker is not guessing this time. He explains exactly what changed this offseason, and why he expects the results to follow in 2026.

From DriveLine analysis to Cressey training, Walker details the movement-based adjustments behind his swing, his weight target, and how he learned to steal bases by studying pitcher cues.

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Chaim Bloom lays out the clearest blueprint yet for what the Cardinals are building. He explains why 2026 is not just about the standings, it’s about establishing a core and upgrading the entire operation behind the scenes.

From fan support at Winter Warm-Up to Jordan Walker’s pivotal year, Bloom covers how the organization is measuring progress, why the offseason can still change quickly, and why the Dodgers can’t be an excuse.

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The Cardinals are officially turning the page, and Oliver Marmol isn’t sugarcoating it. Speaking at Winter Warm-Up, the Cardinals manager explains why this transition was necessary and why the clubhouse is energized, not discouraged.

Marmol dives into the team’s youth movement, staff changes, and how 2026 will be defined by opportunity, growth, and learning how to win together.

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The Cardinals are in unfamiliar territory, and Chip Caray isn’t dodging it. From fan expectations to trading popular players, Chip explains why this reset was necessary and why patience matters now.

Recorded at Salt + Smoke during Cardinals Winter Warm-Up, this Cards Central 365 conversation digs into the reality of roster turnover, young talent, and what the next great Cardinals team might actually look like.

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