Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast

A tough series in Pittsburgh, followed by a rough loss on Friday night, poses the question. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) try to sort through it all, talking about Sonny Gray's stumbles over the last month (and his slightly cryptic and very unspecific interview after the game). What is this team, now that it is 1 1/2 games out of the playoff race? Can they turn it around? Will reinforcements be coming at the trade deadline? Players are already being dealt--does that impact John Mozeliak's timetable? Will Dylan Carlson still be here next week? What about the players returning from injury, will that be a help? Will Lance Lynn return next season? So many questions to kick around!

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There wasn't much Cardinal baseball to talk about over the last week but Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) are here anyway. The guys discuss the All-Star Game, more in theory than the actual game that happened. Should things be rearranged for more optimal exposure? What makes connections to fans more, the game or the derby? After all that, the guys dive into what's going on with the Cardinals, starting with the 2024 draft. How quickly should JJ Wetherholt move? How surprising was it that he was the pick? There's then discussions of injury returns, especially Tommy Edman, and what might happen at the trade deadline. There are no rainouts on this show, even if you might want one!

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You know it's a weird week when the team goes from four games out to 5.5 within the span of ten hours. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) talk about the brief Royals series and how that shook out. After that, they get into the trade deadline talk, discussing what the Cardinals might need and what they might give up. There's a discussion of the All-Star Game and Allen's contention Ryan Helsley should have had company in Texas. They then look ahead to the Cubs series before Allen's internet connection tells them it's time to wrap it up.

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Only doing one show a week means that Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) don't have to worry about load management, though apparently their technology isn't at the same level. Even with some technical difficulties, the guys get into how so many times we are hearing about unavailable relievers. Does that plus the strong run of Andre Pallante shift the trade deadline discussion? There are bats returning soon and no obvious place to put them. How will that work out? Does that mean some major league pieces will be trade bait? That plus some broadcast talk at the end for your Fourth of July weekend!

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As of this recording, the Cardinals are 41-39, meaning the halfway point of the season is upon us. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) talk about how things are looking for a club that's playing well enough to be a playoff team. How concerning is last night's blowout loss to the Reds? What are the Cardinals thinking with the promotion of Gordon Graceffo? What will the Cardinals be looking for at the trade deadline and how will they be able to get it? All this and much more!

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Thursday night's game at Rickwood Field was a moving and special experience and nothing that Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) are qualified to do full justice to. They talk about it anyway, though, as well as the other ceremonial games that MLB has been having as well. After that, they shift to the Cardinals with the debut of Adam Kloffenstein leading the way. How is the club going to use him? Should we be concerned about Lance Lynn? Are getting back injured players really like making a trade? All that and more (plus some technical glitches) and a bonus at the end of the show!

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As is their tradition, the Cardinals invited bloggers and podcasters up for a game last weekend and both Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) were in attendance. Now back in their homes in Arkansas and Oklahoma, they break down what John Mozeliak had to say in the Q&A. When will Jordan Walker return? Is it surprising that the club isn't fond of the outside labs and when will they get their own? What's Mo thinking as the trade deadline gets nearer? All that and reasons for optimism around the club!

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After an off day, the Cardinals went to Philadelphia Friday night and dropped a close one to the Phillies. Unlike some other losses this year, it didn't fill Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) with as much fear and trembling as some others. The current good run of Cardinal baseball has eased some tensions, but for how long? The guys talk about load management, Oli Marmol's cooling seat, and what has to happen before 2023 stops lingering in the collective memory. Plus they kick around what to do about Paul Goldschmidt and the disturbing downturn of Dylan Carlson. Plenty in here for everyone!

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High school baseball season is over which means the band is back together. Daniel (@C70) welcomes in Allen (@amedlock1) after 20 weeks of great guests to see where things stand both with him and the Cardinals. After an update about Tulsa Hale, the guys get into a resurgent Cardinals team that still has its flaws. Is this a repeat of 2023 when they surged and then stumbled? How great is Masyn Winn and, conversely, how much do we worry about Jordan Walker? What might be happening in the front office? And with the official reveal, how do the City Connect jerseys sit with the guys? All that and much more!

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It's always a blast when Alex Crisafulli (@alexcards79) joins the show and this time is no exception. Daniel (@C70) and Alex talk about the current team while they bludgeon their way to a win against the Red Sox. Have they missed their window of being able to support good pitching? Will this team be good, interestingly bad, or just bad? The guys also dip into their well of Cardinal memories, talking about Vince Coleman, Matt Morris, Dave Duncan, Jeff Weaver, and other players and teams from the past. Plus they discuss the leaked City Connect jerseys and talk about the balanced schedule in ways that probably won't surprise you. It's an extra-long show but that's just more goodness for you!

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