Dealin' the Cards: A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast

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?

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?

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.

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:

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?

Let's bust some of the most popular myths surrounding the Cardinals fanbase:

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?

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?

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?

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.