In this episode we discuss MLB Pre-Season Rankings and if we believe the Cardinals are being viewed too high or too low? What are expectations for the current roster? What question marks become huge positives? Who are the 2 keys to becoming an elite team?

In our final episode of 2022, we discuss the red hot MLB Free Agent Market coming closer to an end, and address the idea that the Cards should be more active in it. We take a look at the transactions from the last week. Do the Cards have the best IF in baseball? What does Ivan Herrera’s future with the club look like? With the depth of this organization, why are fans freaking out over not signing mid-tier free agents? Latest episode of The Hard Nine Bag. Ivan Herrera, Andres Knizner, Nolan Arenado, Paul Goldschmidt, Juan Yepez, Tommy Edman, Brendan Donovan, Willson Contreras, William Contreras, Dylan Carlson, Tyler O’Neill, Lars Nootbaar, Jordan Walker, Sean Murphy, Carlos Rodon, Carlos Correa, Joey Gallo, Andrew Benintendi, JD Martinez, Dansby Swanson, Adam Frazier, Mike Zunino, New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Guardians, Milwaukee Brewers, Oakland A’s

Should the Cardinals dip their toes into the Free Agent SP market; trade market; or is rotation good enough? What do they die with extra money from Contreras deal? Is it essential to have pocket aces come playoff team. MLB Free Agent spending setting records. Does spending more money = better chances to win? St. Louis Cardinals, New York Mets, Houston Astros, Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, Toronto Blue Jays, Tampa Bay Rays, Jacob deGrom, Justin Verlander, Carlos Rodon, Taijuan Walker, Jameson Taillon, Zack Wheeler, Miles Mikolas, Adam Wainwright, Sean Murphy, Willson Contreras, Danny Jansen, Jack Flaherty, Dakota Hudson, Steven Matz, Jordan Montgomery, Ryan Helsley, , Matt Moore, Michael Fullmer, Chris Bassitt, Tyler Glasgow, Tyler O’Neil, Dylan Carlson, Jordan Walker, Lars Nootbaar, Aaron Judge, Kevin Kiermeier.

We discuss the newest Cardinal and how that not only impacts the lineup and rotation, but what does it mean for more moves by Mo and company in 23? With all the pieces still in tact, is an unexpected trade in the cards?

We dig into what we see the Cardinals doing with their surplus of OF’s. Could we see a bounce back from Tyler O’Neill and Dylan Carlson? What’s Noot’s ceiling; do we have any idea? Could we see Gorman in OF? What does all this mean for Alec Burleson, and Moises Gomez? How long can you keep Jordan Walker out of the lineup? We also revisit the catcher market as the MLB Winter Meetings heat up.

We take a look at all the St Louis Cardinals options at catcher for next year and moving forward. Is it best to make a trade, or simply sign one of the free agent options. We also debut two new Hard Nine Pod Segments. Willson Contreras, Yadier Molina. Ivan Herrera, Andrew Knizner, Tucker Barnhart, Christian Vazquez, Sean Murphy, Alejandro Kirk, Danny Jansen, Nolan Gorman.

We take a way too early look at a potential St. Louis Cardinals lineup, and their OF options a plenty. Caleb and Mike also go around MLB Top 15 Free Agents and predict where they believe they land, and how those signings could affect the rest of the league, including the St. Louis Cardinals. Hot Stove, MLB Hot Stove, MLB Free Agency, Aaron Judge, Jacob deGrom, Carlos Rodon, Brandon Nimmo, Wilson Contreras, Carlos Correa, Trea Turner, Xander Bogaerts, Dansby Swanson, Joc Peterson, Anthony Rizzo, Bobby Abreu, Justin Verlander, Houston Astros, Miami Marlins, San Francisco Giants, New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers, Seattle Mariners, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, MLB.

In this episode, we unveil our new pod name, as well as our new socials for Caleb and Mike. We also dig into the news that Waino’s and Nado’s contracts will count towards the 2023 Salary, and how that affects the team moving forward. What moves realistically make sense? Possible Free Agents. Possible Trade Targets. What should the priorities be? New coaches arrive and bring new philosophies with them. Nolan Arenado, St.Louis Cardinals, Dusty Blake, Matt Holliday, Tommy Edman, Tyler O’Neill, Dylan Carlson, Jordan Walker, Nolan Gorman, Ivan Herrera, Alec Burleson, Robert Suarez, Andrew Chafin, Wilson Contreras, Sean Murphy, MLB, Alejandro Kirk, Christian Vazquez, Danny Jansen, Tyler Glasnow

Nolan Arenado gives the St. Louis Cardinals fans an early holiday gift by opting in, which will keep him in The Lou at least the next 5 MLB seasons. What promises did Mo make to him when he flew to Cali? What new faces could we see next year playing at Busch Stadium? We prioritize the needs, and go through a nice list of possible candidates to wear the birds on the bat in 23.

In this episode, we discuss the first moves by Mo and Co. after the end of the 2022 MLB Season. Adam Wainwright, Oli Marmol, Jeff Albert, Skip Schumacher, Mike Maddux, Pop Warner, Stubby Clapp, Wilson Contreras, St. Louis Cardinals, Hot Stove, MLB.