In this episode of GasHouse Gang, Bernie Miklasz and Matt Pauley dive deep into John Mozeliak's recent comments about the Cardinals' efforts to trade Nolan Arenado at the Winter Meetings and the challenges of finalizing that deal. They discuss how the team's offseason focus on trading Arenado has influenced other roster decisions and what this means for the future. The hosts also talk about the team's approach to arbitration cases, with notable players like Lars Nootbaar, Andre Pallante, and Brendan Donovan involved. They address concerns over bullpen depth and the impact of overuse, particularly with JoJo Romero. They also touch on Heim Bloom’s role in the front office transition and how it may influence the team moving forward.
Bernie and Matt also recap Notre Dame’s thrilling win over Penn State in the Orange Bowl, preview Ohio State vs. Texas in the Cotton Bowl, and share their thoughts on the upcoming NFL playoff matchups, including Ravens-Steelers and Vikings-Rams.