And again, there isn't anyone here who says they can or should compete with the big boys. But I would think we can all agree they can do better than this.bretto12 wrote: ↑23 Jul 2025 15:10 pm The Dodgers make more in local TV money than the Cardinals make from all sources. Without a salary floor and ceiling and revenue sharing the mid and small market teams will never compete with any constancy. Only 5 other teams have a population smaller than the STL area. Visitors from the surrounding states can not make up that difference.
Bottom line is the Cards can't spend with the big boys. All of the small and mid market teams will build and compete for a few years, then lose their stars to the big market teams in FA. Making the playoffs does not mean you are actually competing for the WS.
How do we get back?
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There's a list of things but near the top is the end of this country club atmosphere and being comfortable with losing.
It has permeated through the team since Oli was named manager.
I'm tired of watching the manager, coaches oreven players having a laugh in the dugout while getting your (donkey) handed to you.
Never saw that in a Cardinal dugout before the last three years.
I want to see my team give a (bleep).
It has permeated through the team since Oli was named manager.
I'm tired of watching the manager, coaches oreven players having a laugh in the dugout while getting your (donkey) handed to you.
Never saw that in a Cardinal dugout before the last three years.
I want to see my team give a (bleep).