Redbird Rejects

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What's Redbird Rejects about?

Care to take a look behind the scenes of a Major League Baseball team? Former St. Louis Cardinals Brad Thompson and Chris Duncan talk locker room stories and break down St. Louis Cardinals story lines in a way only two former major leaguers can with Redbird Rejects.

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Redbird Rejects episodes:

03.19.2018
Ep. 76 – MVP Predictions and Trading or Keeping Carson Kelly
The Cardinals are wrapping up spring training, and the guys talk predictions for 2018 as well as what to do with backup catcher Carson Kelly.
03.13.2018
Ep. 75 – The Matt Carpenter Shuffle and How Ozuna Will Adapt
Matt Carpenter batting third is an interesting look. We're talking that, plus how Marcell Ozuna will adapt to a market that actually has baseball fans.
03.05.2018
Ep. 74 – Paul DeJong Signs a Big Deal; Tommy Pham? Not So Much
The Cardinals have rolled the dice on a long term deal for Paul DeJong, while Tommy Pham plays with a chip on his shoulder after failing to see eye to eye with the team.
02.27.2018
Ep. 73 – Early Reactions to Cardinals Spring Training So Far
Taking a look at the first week or so of Cardinals spring training
02.12.2018
Ep. 72 – Cardinals Spring Training Starts, Here Comes Bud Norris
With Cardinals spring training here, the guys go over questions facing the team...Like, is Bud Norris an answer for the Cubs signing Yu Darvish? Hint: No.
01.22.2018
Ep. 71 - What Does the Grichuk Trade Do for the Cardinals?
The Cardinals dealt Randal Grichuk for two pitchers. We weigh in on that. Here's the rundown: 1:00 What's with the lack of free agent signings? 4:00 Thoughts on the Cardinals trading Grichuk for Leone and Greene 18:00 Can we move Carpenter to hitting third...
01.08.2018
Ep. 70 - Should Cardinals Roll the Dice on Greg Holland?
Is it time for the Cardinals to take a risk to beef up their pitching staff? Here's the rundown: 1:00 It's been a quiet offseason. Is this a trend for the future? 3:00 Greg Holland; Do the Cardinals have enough cash to...
12.13.2017
Ep. 69 Cardinals Trade for Ozuna, More Moves Coming?
The Cardinals are making big moves this hot stove season, and it's fun to watch. 1:00 Thoughts on the Ozuna trade 10:00 Would the ask for Machado be too much for the Cardinals? 19:00 Stephen Piscotty is headed home to Oakland thanks to...
11.27.2017
Ep. 68 - The Giancarlo Stanton Waiting Game and Blackout Rage
The Hot Stove has gone cold as the Cardinals are waiting on Giancarlo Stanton. Here's the rundown: 1:00 The Hot Stove is cold so far for the Cardinals. Will Winter Meetings pick it up? 3:00 Why waste time courting Giancarlo Stanton if...
11.07.2017
Ep. 67 - Offseason Moves for Cardinals, Looking Back on Predictions
The offseason is here, and it could well be a busy one for the Cardinals. Here's the rundown: 1:00 Remembering Roy Halladay as a great man on and off the field 3:00 Lance Lynn gets the qualifying offer. How much will he get...
11.02.2017
Ep. 66 - One of the Best World Series Ever, what Cardinals Need in 2018
We're talking a hell of a World Series and how the Cardinals could get back to the dance next year. Here's the rundown: 1:00 The Astros win the World Series, and a hell of a World Series it was! 12:00 The importance of...
10.23.2017
Ep. 65 - Jose Oquendo is Back, Breaking Down the World Series
John Mozeliak shakes up the Cardinals, bringing back fan favorites Jose Oquendo and Willie McGee. Here's the rundown: 1:00 A Dodgers vs. Astros World Series is a great matchup. 4:00 Can anyone stop the Dodgers pitching? 16:00 Jose Oquendo is back, and Willie McGee...
10.16.2017
Ep. 64 - Lessons from the MLB Playoffs, Clubhouse Chemistry Issues
The Cardinals are watching the playoffs from their couch, and it sucks. Here's the rundown: 1:00 The MLB playoffs highlight the Cardinals' offseason needs. 6:30 What's with Joe Maddon having John Lackey pitch relief? 11:00 A look at what the Cardinals' rotation will look...
09.26.2017
Ep. 63 - Playoff Hopes Dwindle, Pham Speaks Out Against Cubs
The Cardinals struggle against the Cubs, watching their playoff hopes dwindle in the process, and Tommy Pham doesn't like it.
09.18.2017
Ep. 62 - Cardinals Leave Playoff Hopes at Wrigley, Big Work to Do in Offseason
With three losses to the Cubs, the Cardinals have all but kissed their playoff shot goodbye. How did this happen? Here's the rundown: 1:00 The Cardinals' playoff hopes are basically gone after three losses to the Cubs 2:00 What happened to Carlos Martinez?...
09.11.2017
Ep. 61 - Cardinals are Making a Run at the Cubs and Memphis is Saving the Season
Goodness gracious, the Cardinals have somehow surged just in time to make it interesting. Here's the rundown: 1:00 Hell of a turnaround for the Cardinals, just in time 6:30 Should the Memphis coaches come up to the majors in 2018? 9:30 Where does...
08.28.2017
Ep. 60 - Cardinals Are a Rollercoaster, Giancarlo Stanton to St. Louis Rumors
The Cardinals are a mediocre rollercoater, and Giancarlo Stanton may be headed to St. Louis. Here's the rundown: 1:00 The Cardinals are a roller coaster that's not fun to ride. 6:30 Could there be a savior in the September call ups? 12:00 What's the...
08.14.2017
Ep. 59 - Cardinals Team Meeting Works, NL Central Within Reach
A team meeting worked wonders as the Cardinals are in contention for the NL Central crown. Here's the rundown: 1:00 The Cardinals players-only meeting seems to have done the trick. 8:00 They should slip Rally Cat onto the field at opportune times...
08.06.2017
Ep. 58 - Minor League Surprises and a Royals Home and Home
The Cardinals are up and down like crazy and somehow they're still in the division hunt. What a weird season. Here's the rundown: 1:00 Since we last met, the Cardinals did nothing at the trade deadline. 4:30 With slightly better fundamentals, the...
07.25.2017
Ep. 57 - Cardinals Trade Deadline Options and Call Ups Offer a Boost
The trade deadline is upon us, and our eyes are turned towards the Cardinals. Here's the rundown: 1:00 The trade deadline is this week. What's the move, Cardinals? 3:00 Does the Adam Wainwright injury affect the Lance Lynn strategy? 7:00 Whether or not...
07.17.2017
Ep. 56 - Time to Trade Lance Lynn, the Dexter Fowler Left Field Dilemma
The Cardinals bullpen is a whole lot of suck, and it may be time to trade away a few pieces. Here's the rundown: 1:00 The Cardinals are having major bullpen trouble. Oh is a shell of who he was last season. 3:00...
07.10.2017
Ep. 55 Cardinals' Biggest Surprises and Disappointments this Season
1:00 The Cardinals aren't as good as we expected, but hey neither are the Cubs! 4:00 Biggest surprise of the season so far; Tommy Pham? Paul DeJong? 7:00 Biggest disappointment; Stephen Piscotty? Randal Grichuk? 23:00 Who moves around when Kolten Wong returns? 33:00 Possible...
06.26.2017
Ep. 54 - Cardinals Trade Deadline Strategy and Brad is Perfect in Stolen Bases
The Cardinals have struggled, so how should they approach the trade deadline? We're talking that, plus Luke Voit's MLB debut. Here's the rundown: 1:00 How should John Mozeliak approach the trade deadline? 4:00 Talking Lance Lynns value as a trade chip 11:00 Who's next...
06.13.2017
Ep. 53 - The Up and Down Cardinals
The Cardinals somehow put together a winning streak after losing seven in a row. This is a weird season.
05.31.2017
Ep. 52 - Cardinals Wasting Starting Pitching and Shuffling the Deck
The Cardinals are playing badly and are somehow hanging near the top of the division. We talk that, plus big league firsts in this episode. Here's the rundown: 1:00 The Cardinals are wasting too much good starting pitching. 6:00 Michael Wacha is...
05.22.2017
Ep. 51 - Cardinals Trade Adams and Miss Out on Robert
The Cardinals have slipped lately, on the field and in trying to sign Luis Robert. Here's the rundown: 1:00 Who the hell had the Brewers in first place before the season? 3:00 Tyler Lyons is back from the DL. Will he help...
05.15.2017
Ep. 50 - Sierra and Pham Stand Out on First Place Cardinals Team
The young Cardinals are making plenty of noise for a team that's in first place. Finally, something good to talk about! Here's the rundown: 1:00 The Cardinals have turned their season around already. What's in the secret sauce? 4:00 Mike Leake is tearing...
05.01.2017
Ep. 49 - Mediocre Cardinals, Sports Superstitions, and David Eckstein's Underwear
We cover everything from the Cardinals' mediocrity to David Eckstein's underwear in this episode. How's that for topic selection? Here's the rundown: 1:00 The Cardinals look rough in areas outside of starting pitching. 5:00 Carlos Martinez cut his braids. Let's look into the...
04.24.2017
Ep. 48 - Cardinals Turn the Corner, Joe West Run-Ins
The Cardinals have turned around their bad start, and BT and Dunc recall a few of their run-ins with Joe West. Here's the rundown: 1:00 The Cardinals have finally turned around their bad start. Thank goodness for better pitching. 6:00 Trevor Rosenthal is...
04.10.2017
Ep. 47 - Bad Start for Cardinals, Big Bullpen Concerns
The Cardinals are off to a rough start, but we've seen a few bright spots through the muck. Here's the rundown: 1:00 The Cardinals are off to a terrible start. This sucks. 4:00 What's with the Matt Adams in left field experiment? 9:30 Trevor...
04.03.2017
Ep. 46 - Cardinals Open Season and Lock Down Young Guys
The Cardinals are finally playing games that count, and after Piscotty's signing, BT and Dunc are wondering why they never pulled Mozeliak aside to talk long-term contract. Here's the rundown: 01:00 Opening Day felt like the World Series and Carlos Martinez looked...
03.29.2017
Ep. 45 - The Cardinals Over/Under Game and Kolten Wong Issues
The Cardinals start the regular season this week, Kolten Wong pops off at the mouth, and we're playing over/under with the 2017 team. Here's the rundown: 00:30 The Cardinals had a great spring training; Will the good vibes carry into the regular...
03.20.2017
Ep. 44 - Mascot Fights and the Yadier Molina Contract Issue
From player vs. mascot fights to the World Baseball Classic, we have plenty of range in this episode. Here's the rundown: 00:30 The World Baseball Classic has been intense. Can MLB capture that intensity? 04:00 Yadier Molina looks amazing. Should the Cardinals...
03.13.2017
Ep. 43 - Cardinals Roster Outlook and Spring Training Sunburns
A few surprises are coming out of Cardinals spring training. Dunc and BT talk that, and a few fun spring training stories from their playing days. Here's the rundown: 01:30 Jose Martinez is earning a spot on the major league roster 05:00 John...
03.08.2017
Ep. 42 - Best Baseball Movies and Emerging Cardinals Leaders
Cardinals spring training is fun again and we're talking the best baseball movies of all time. Here's the rundown: 01:00 Cardinals spring training games are so fun, Adam Wainwright says they're like little league. 03:00 Mike Matheny made a good move by...
02.27.2017
Ep. 41 - Gross Minor League Roommates
We're reliving the days of playing in the minors and living with the most disgusting roommates on the planet. Here's the rundown: 1:00 Listener question: What's the end of spring training like for players who don't know their next move? 5:00 The time...
02.20.2017
Ep. 40 - Dexter Fowler Making Waves and the Peralta vs. Gyorko Battle for 3B
From the strange outrage over Dexter Fowlers comments to the battle for third base, there's plenty to talk about in this week's episode. Here's the rundown: 01:00 Its crunch time for those trying to make an impression in Cardinals Spring Training. 02:00...
02.13.2017
Ep. 39 - Bad Alex Reyes News and Spring Training Starts
Alex Reyes goes in for an MRI and we try not to panic. We're talking that, and other Spring Training story lines this episode. Here's the rundown: 00:30 Cardinals Spring Training has started. Thank you, Jesus. 03:30 Brad and Dunc's painful memories of...
02.06.2017
Redbird Rejects Ep. 38 - Cardinal's Long Term Lockdowns and Spring Training Approach
Spring training starts soon and the Cardinals have a few decisions to make. Here's the rundown: 00:30 Pitchers and catchers report in a week. Hell yes. 03:30 The Cardinals signed Carlos Martinez for five years. Is he an ace? 09:00 Who's the next...
01.30.2017
Redbird Rejects Ep. 37 - Cardinals Pay the Price for Hackgate
We're talking the Hackgate punishment for the whole show. It's kind of a big deal. Here's the rundown: 01:00 The Hackgate punishment has come down for the Cardinals. Initial thoughts? 02:30 Chris Correa says the Astros hacked as well. Does it matter? 06:30 How...
01.16.2017
Redbird Rejects Ep. 36 - Cardinals vs. Cubs by Position, Winter Warmup Memories
Who wins the battle at each position between the Cardinals and the Cubs? Were talking that and more this week. Here's the rundown: 00:30 A look behind the scenes of Cardinals Winter Warmup 02:30 The rare arbitration process the Cardinals are facing with...
01.02.2017
Redbird Rejects Ep. 35 Cardinals New Years Resolutions
New year, new season. Were talking New Years resolutions for the Cardinals. Heres the rundown: 01:00 New Years resolutions for the Cardinals?Maybe just a few. 01:30 Clean up the infield defense. Would showing up early to Spring Training help? 04:15 Be better at base...
12.19.2016
Redbird Rejects Ep. 34 - Matt Carpenter's New Role, Grossest Pre-Game Meals
From talking Matt Carpenter's new role with the Cardinals to gross pre-game meal stories, we cover plenty of ground in this episode. Here's the rundown: 01:00 Matt Carpenter could hit third. With Fowler and Diaz ahead of him, that's RBI city. 04:30...
12.12.2016
Redbird Rejects Ep. 33 - Cardinals Sign Dexter Fowler, Does Mo have too Much Faith in Wong?
The Cardinals pick up Dexter Fowler, and we're wondering if that's all she wrote for this offseason. Here's the rundown: 00:30 Dexter Fowler was expensive, but the Cardinals can afford him. 06:00 Fowler helps, but he's not the magic answer for the Cards...
12.05.2016
Redbird Rejects Ep. 32 - Cardinals Hot Stove, Winter Meetings, Lorenzo Cain
Holy Hot Stove! The Cardinals are right in the mix with the Winter Meetings underway. We're talking possible moves that may or may not have already been made by the time you listen. Here's the rundown: 01:30 Matt Holliday is off to...
11.14.2016
Redbird Rejects Ep. 31 - Best Ballparks, Vegas Half Marathon, and Cardinals Hot Stove Talk
We go from talking offseason strategy for the Cardinals to Dunc running a half marathon, to a Twitter battle with a minor league team. Strong episode. Here's the rundown: 1:00 - Dunc went to Vegas, partied at a nightclub, then ran a...
11.07.2016
Redbird Rejects Ep. 30 - Worst Ballparks, Five Hour Walks, and Cardinals Hot Stove Talk
From Cardinals hot stove talk to Fall League stories we probably shouldn't tell, we have range in this episode. Here's the rundown: 01:00 It's Hot Stove season, so what's the Cardinals' biggest need? 06:15 Kolten Wong in center field? Hell. No. 09:30 Matt...
10.31.2016
Redbird Rejects Ep. 29 - Umpire Run-Ins and Cubs vs Indians World Series Drama
We're talking run-ins with umpires and a Cubs vs. Indians World Series that's among the most entertaining we can remember. Here's the rundown: 00:30 If Kyle Schwarber hits a home run, Dunc is going to go broke form buying chicken fingers. 04:00 It's...
10.17.2016
Redbird Rejects Ep. 28 - Best MLB Postseason in Years, Cardinals Lose Zach Duke
This is one of the most exciting and weird baseball postseasons in a long time. Let's get right into it. Here's the rundown: 00:15 This is the most fun MLB postseason in a long time. 01:15 The teams remaining have good fundamentals. Where...
10.10.2016
Redbird Rejects Ep. 27 - Amazing MLB Playoffs, Options for Carlos Martinez
No Cardinals, but this is a hell of a season for the MLB playoffs. We're talking that, and the Cards' postseason options. Here's the rundown: 00:15 It's a hell of a season to watch MLB playoffs. Goodness. 02:30 Anyone have Conor Gillaspie as...

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Redbird Rejects episodes:

Ep. 76 – MVP Predictions and Trading or Keeping Carson Kelly

Ep. 75 – The Matt Carpenter Shuffle and How Ozuna Will Adapt

Ep. 74 – Paul DeJong Signs a Big Deal; Tommy Pham? Not So Much

Ep. 73 – Early Reactions to Cardinals Spring Training So Far

Ep. 72 – Cardinals Spring Training Starts, Here Comes Bud Norris

Ep. 71 - What Does the Grichuk Trade Do for the Cardinals?

Ep. 70 - Should Cardinals Roll the Dice on Greg Holland?

Ep. 69 Cardinals Trade for Ozuna, More Moves Coming?

Ep. 68 - The Giancarlo Stanton Waiting Game and Blackout Rage

Ep. 67 - Offseason Moves for Cardinals, Looking Back on Predictions

Ep. 66 - One of the Best World Series Ever, what Cardinals Need in 2018

Ep. 65 - Jose Oquendo is Back, Breaking Down the World Series

Ep. 64 - Lessons from the MLB Playoffs, Clubhouse Chemistry Issues

Ep. 63 - Playoff Hopes Dwindle, Pham Speaks Out Against Cubs

Ep. 62 - Cardinals Leave Playoff Hopes at Wrigley, Big Work to Do in Offseason

Ep. 61 - Cardinals are Making a Run at the Cubs and Memphis is Saving the Season

Ep. 60 - Cardinals Are a Rollercoaster, Giancarlo Stanton to St. Louis Rumors

Ep. 59 - Cardinals Team Meeting Works, NL Central Within Reach

Ep. 58 - Minor League Surprises and a Royals Home and Home

Ep. 57 - Cardinals Trade Deadline Options and Call Ups Offer a Boost

Ep. 56 - Time to Trade Lance Lynn, the Dexter Fowler Left Field Dilemma

Ep. 55 Cardinals' Biggest Surprises and Disappointments this Season

Ep. 54 - Cardinals Trade Deadline Strategy and Brad is Perfect in Stolen Bases

Ep. 53 - The Up and Down Cardinals

Ep. 52 - Cardinals Wasting Starting Pitching and Shuffling the Deck

Ep. 51 - Cardinals Trade Adams and Miss Out on Robert

Ep. 50 - Sierra and Pham Stand Out on First Place Cardinals Team

Ep. 49 - Mediocre Cardinals, Sports Superstitions, and David Eckstein's Underwear

Ep. 48 - Cardinals Turn the Corner, Joe West Run-Ins

Ep. 47 - Bad Start for Cardinals, Big Bullpen Concerns

Ep. 46 - Cardinals Open Season and Lock Down Young Guys

Ep. 45 - The Cardinals Over/Under Game and Kolten Wong Issues

Ep. 44 - Mascot Fights and the Yadier Molina Contract Issue

Ep. 43 - Cardinals Roster Outlook and Spring Training Sunburns

Ep. 42 - Best Baseball Movies and Emerging Cardinals Leaders

Ep. 41 - Gross Minor League Roommates

Ep. 40 - Dexter Fowler Making Waves and the Peralta vs. Gyorko Battle for 3B

Ep. 39 - Bad Alex Reyes News and Spring Training Starts

Redbird Rejects Ep. 38 - Cardinal's Long Term Lockdowns and Spring Training Approach

Redbird Rejects Ep. 37 - Cardinals Pay the Price for Hackgate

Redbird Rejects Ep. 36 - Cardinals vs. Cubs by Position, Winter Warmup Memories

Redbird Rejects Ep. 35 Cardinals New Years Resolutions

Redbird Rejects Ep. 34 - Matt Carpenter's New Role, Grossest Pre-Game Meals

Redbird Rejects Ep. 33 - Cardinals Sign Dexter Fowler, Does Mo have too Much Faith in Wong?

Redbird Rejects Ep. 32 - Cardinals Hot Stove, Winter Meetings, Lorenzo Cain

Redbird Rejects Ep. 31 - Best Ballparks, Vegas Half Marathon, and Cardinals Hot Stove Talk

Redbird Rejects Ep. 30 - Worst Ballparks, Five Hour Walks, and Cardinals Hot Stove Talk

Redbird Rejects Ep. 29 - Umpire Run-Ins and Cubs vs Indians World Series Drama

Redbird Rejects Ep. 28 - Best MLB Postseason in Years, Cardinals Lose Zach Duke

Redbird Rejects Ep. 27 - Amazing MLB Playoffs, Options for Carlos Martinez