Tom Ackerman talks with Chaim Bloom about the Cardinals’ current trade posture and offseason timing, clarifying that no moves are imminent despite ongoing conversations. Bloom breaks down the return from the Wilson Contreras trade, including injury updates on Hunter Dobbins as he works back from a knee injury and aims for a full spring training, along with the upside of young pitching prospects Aida and Fajardo. The discussion also covers first base options led by Alec Burleson, development plans for Blaze Jordan, lineup flexibility with Iván Herrera, potential outfield additions, and Bloom’s broader vision for modernizing the organization while balancing short-term patience with long-term growth.