Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast

Changing titles. Changing focus. Changing broadcasts? This week brought more changes (or at least promises of changes) than some seasons do in St. Louis. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) walk through their thoughts about the big end of season press conference. Is "reset" really the wrong word to use? Are we sure the Cardinals won't be competitive next year? Will any of the big contracts hang around? All of that, discussions about the dismissal of Turner Ward and the potential of a change in broadcast options, and the first History Harkback (we'll keep working on the name) by @remembirds!

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As the season winds down, some intrigue is heating up. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) spend a little time congratulating Ryan Helsley on setting the team save record before diving into the in-depth article released by Katie Woo at The Athletic Friday. From all indications, a change is going to come and perhaps as soon as Monday we'll find out more about it. The guys sort through the story, talking about the lack of minor league coordinators, the idea that there's just one pot of money that covers everything, what the new role of Chaim Bloom may be, and a lot more. What does this mean for Paul Goldschmidt? Do they have to eat some contracts just to chart this new direction? What does this mean for our winter podcasts? All of this and much more on this week's outing!

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With the loss on Friday night, the Cardinals clinched something that has become all too common in St. Louis--no October baseball. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) use that fact as a jumping off point for a good conversation. What sort of changes can and will come this winter? What sort of signs should we look for that things are not business as usual? Could Oli Marmol stay or does he have to go regardless of whether he deserves it? Should the Cardinals retrench or reboot for 2025? All this and much more!

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With Allen (@amedlock1) "on assignment", as they say in the radio biz, Daniel (@C70) brought in Mr. Reliable Alex Crisafulli (@alexcards79) to cover the innings gap. The Cardinals dropped the first two in Toronto and have fallen back to .500. Will they finish the year on the positive side of the ledger? What kind of changes should be made and do the DeWitts care about the luster that is being lost from the organization? Should we treat all hitters that succeed elsewhere the same? What do you do about this offense? Plus Alex brings us a Cardinal from the past to reminisce about!

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It's more fun to talk about winning baseball than losing baseball, but at this point in the season it's hard for Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) to think it means much more than window dressing. The guys talk about the week that was while also talking about changes that are coming. The first domino fell Friday with the announcement that Gary Larocque would not be returning to his role as Director of Player Development. What does that mean for the offseason? How important is that job for the success of the Cardinals? The guys also talked about whether the Cardinals should or would bring back Paul Goldschmidt and what's going on in center field. A nice morning conversation that we hope you enjoy!

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In a week when the Cardinals kinda undid their trade deadline, Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) get together to talk about what happened and what's next. Could this team be more interesting in September now that the trifecta of Jordan Walker, Masyn Winn, and Victor Scott II are set to play every day? (Or will Michael Siani throw a wrench in that?) While there were other reasons for the departures of Shawn Armstrong and Tommy Pham, what sort of message does that send to the fanbase and is there any sort of plan? Should a seemingly resurgent Paul Goldschmidt be considered for a return? And is the ownership getting the message of an empty stadium? All that and much more!

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Three games. That's what they call a winning streak. The Cardinals have done that for the first time since June and while it's good to see, Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) aren't refreshing the official site for playoff ticket opportunities just yet. Jordan Walker and Nolan Gorman are back in Memphis. How surprising were those moves? What does the future hold for Paul Goldschmidt? Should next season be about "letting the kids play"? All that and so much more!

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Are the Cardinals done or is there still life in those bones? Should the team be playing the young guys or pushing hard for the playoffs? In the aftermath of a win against the Dodgers that snapped a five-game losing streak, Daniel (@C70) and pinch-hitting host Jake Wood (Rambling Redbirds, @woodbat28) take a look at the club from both an optimistic and pessimistic point of view. Can they put a run together and if they do, what would it look like? Should the front office be considering an extension for Masyn Winn? And what in the world are they doing with Jordan Walker? All this and much more in this week's show!

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When you want to know about the Cardinal minor leagues, there are a number of great people to go ask. Daniel (@C70) decided to get them all--well, at least a lot of them. Joining him on this show to talk about the system are Adam Akbani (@AdamAkbani) and Blake Newberry (@bt_newberry) from Viva El Birdos, Kareen (@KareemSSN) from Redbird Rants, and the legend that is Kyle Reis (@kyler416). The guys give their thoughts on the 2024 draft--how would you grade it without counting J.J. Wetherholt is the more normal question they are asked--and opine on Randy Flores's reputation. They talk about the system as a whole as well, including their favorite prospects. Plus when will we see Jordan Walker and what are the Cards going to do with all these catchers? All this and so much more!

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What a busy week for the St. Louis Cardinals. John Mozeliak and company were busy up to the deadline on Tuesday afternoon, making two trades with different motivations. The front office made the deal of the deadline with the White Sox and Dodgers, then parted ways with Dylan Carlson in a move that maybe they didn't have to make. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) talk about both deals in depth. How surprising was it that Tommy Pham returned? What concerns are there with Erick Fedde? Will the change of scenery work for Carlson? The guys also get into the action on the field this week, including Michael McGreevy's remarkable debut. All that and much more!

Daniel's Substack post referenced: https://cardinal70.substack.com/p/scared-of-the-future

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