Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals.  With the holidays behind, Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) get back together to talk baseball in an extra-long edition of Gateway.  The club seems to be done with its construction of the 2024 team.  Where did the payroll increase that was discussed go?  Was last year really a wake-up call for this club?  The bullpen has gotten a low-cost makeover--how encouraging are its chances next season?  All that plus much more!