This is a segment from Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley.

Brian Walton of TheCardinalNation.com joins the show to discuss the Willson Contreras signing and how this may affect Ivan Herrera’s role with the Cardinals. Matt and Brian also discuss Jordan Walker's readiness for the big leagues come spring.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8pm on KMOX barring any Billikens or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

In the first hour of tonight’s show, Matt Pauley shares the news of the 3-team trade that will send Sean Murphy to the Braves and Wilmer Contreras to the Brewers. Brian Walton of TheCardinalNation.com then joins the show to discuss the Willson Contreras signing and how this may affect Ivan Herrera’s role with the Cardinals. Matt also features the pregame comments of Blues coach Craig Berube as he gets the team set to do battle vs. the Colorado Avalanche. Also discussed: Jon Heyman says the Cardinals are the "mystery team" interested in Carlos Rodon, and the Billikens fall to Boise State 57-52.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8pm on KMOX barring any Billikens or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

This is a segment from the second hour of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley.

Matt plays cuts from Willson Contreras’ press conference today, where he shares the moment he wanted to be a Cardinal, his in-person visit with John Mozeliak and Oliver Marmol, and the way he plays the game.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8pm on KMOX barring any Billikens or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

In the second hour of tonight’s Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley takes your calls to get your thoughts on the Cardinals signing free agent catcher Willson Contreras. Polo Ascencio, the Spanish play-by-play voice of the Cardinals, then joins the show to give his impressions of the Contreras signing. How does Polo feel? ‘I don’t like it. I love it!” Us too, Polo! Matt then plays some cuts from Contreras’ press conference today, where he shares the moment he wanted to be a Cardinal, his in-person visit with John Mozeliak and Oliver Marmol, how much he appreciates the history of the organization, and how his playing style his meant for opponents not to like him.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8pm on KMOX barring any Billikens or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

This is a segment from the first hour of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley.

Matt shares his interview with Willson Contreras after today’s press conference. Contreras speaks on what it will be like trying to fill Yadier Molina’s shoes, who he called after hearing the news of the Cardinals’ deal, and his playing philosophy. 

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8pm on KMOX barring any Billikens or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

In the first hour of tonight’s show, Matt Pauley shares the news that Willson Contreras has officially signed with the Cardinals! Before diving head-first into the Contreras signing, Matt is joined by Sports Illustrated college basketball writer Kevin Sweeney to discuss Yuri Collins’ stellar performance game-after game and the presence he brings to the court. (Read Kevin’s article on Yuri here: https://t.co/wCPtGDlzLm). Matt then plays his one-on-one interview with Willson Contreras after today’s press conference. Contreras speaks on what it will be like trying to fill Yadier Molina’s shoes, who he called after hearing the news of the Cardinals’ deal, and his playing philosophy. Gordon Wittenmyer, Cubs insider for NBC Sports Chicago, then joins the show to explain why the Cardinals’ acquisition of Willson Contreras is a “nightmare’ for Cubs fans.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8pm on KMOX barring any Billikens or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

This is a segment from Sports Open Line with Joe Pott.

Rob Rains of STLSportsPage.com joins the show to discuss Willson Contreras’ reported deal with the Cardinals. Joe and Rob discuss Willson’s letter to Cardinals fans featured in the Players’ Tribune and what he can bring to the team that Sean Murphy can’t. Rob also shares what else he wants from John Mozeliak this off-season.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8pm on KMOX barring any Billikens or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

Joe Pott fills in for Matt Pauley tonight, and discusses the Cardinals’ reported agreement with former Cubs catcher Willson Contreras. While Contreras’ defensive ability may not match that of the Oakland Athletics’ Sean Murphy, his offensive ability is something that Joe is looking forward to. Lou Korac, NHL.com writer for the Blues, then joins the show to discuss the hot and cold trend of the St. Louis Blues and dives into reasons why backup goaltender Thomas Greiss is making two consecutive starts over Jordan Binnington. Lou also gives an update on the injured Pavel Buchnevich and Torey Krug. Joe is then joined by Rob Rains, owner and editor of STLSportsPage.com, to give his first impressions of the Willson Contreras deal. Joe and Rob discuss Willson’s letter to Cardinals fans featured in the Players’ Tribune and what he can bring to the team that Sean Murphy can’t. Rob also shares what else he wants from John Mozeliak this off-season. Also discussed in tonight’s Sports Open Line: Expectations of Jack Flaherty, Dakota Hudson, and Tyler O’Neill next season; prospect Jordan Walker’s readiness for the big leagues; and how stable the rotation may be in 2023.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8pm on KMOX barring any Billikens or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

This is a segment from Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley. Sports Open Line  airs weeknights 6-8pm on KMOX barring any Billikens or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

Matt Pauley and Mike Claiborne are broadcasting live from the MLB Winter Meetings in San Diego to discuss today’s hot stove news and to speculate what moves John Mozeliak and the Cardinals may make this week. It's no secret the Cardinals are in need of a catcher to replace Yadier Molina, and reports from San Diego state they are in the shortstop market as well. Stay tuned throughout the week and check out the Cardinals Conversations podcast on KMOX.com and the Audacy app for the latest news from the Winter Meetings.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8pm on KMOX barring any Billikens or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.