Brenden Schaeffer discusses the St. Louis Cardinals losing to the Arizona D-backs 7-3 on Friday night at Chase Field. Andre Pallante struggled in the team's first game following the long All-Star break. The offense could not take advantage of its opportunities until it was far too late.

Is the negative trend becoming more of a reality for the Cardinals? Do they consider trading away assets like Helsley and Maton after all?

Hey, at least JJ Wetherholt is looking like a DUDE. But it's too early to call him up, as I will explain.

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