Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals' 1-0 loss to the Rockies from Sunday, August 7, 2023 in the context of the brilliant outing by Zack Thompson. The lefty was only slated to be the opener for a bullpen game for the Cardinals Sunday, with manager Oli Marmol saying he would let Thompson go as long as he could--but realistically, how long could that be?

Turns out, four innings of one-run baseball as Thompson struck out a whopping EIGHT hitters to command the attention of the organization. Should Thompson be on the radar for more opportunities in the starting rotation? As the Cardinals plan for what their starting five might be in 2024, should Thompson be under consideration after what he showed Sunday?

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