Open to trade ... within the NL Central division

[RunSup]

The Cardinals should be open to trading their pending free agents to anybody, including the Cubs and the Brewers. That means all 3 relievers with contracts ending.

Cutting off 2 teams out of the market for these players just because they are in the division is silly.

This seems completely obvious. But just had to get that off my chest.

[45s]

The Cardinals should be open to trading their pending free agents to anybody, including the Cubs and the Brewers. That means all 3 relievers with contracts ending.

Cutting off 2 teams out of the market for these players just because they are in the division is silly.

This seems completely obvious. But just had to get that off my chest.

Agree……the cards are toast…..it’s not like they are jeopardizing their chances to win the division

If those clubs make the best offers….take it…

As free agents they may end up there anyway…

[11WSChamps]

Franchise is on an island right now.

Any move that can improve the team for the future.

It will be years before the Cardinals are relevant again.

[Futuregm2]

The Cardinals should be open to trading their pending free agents to anybody, including the Cubs and the Brewers. That means all 3 relievers with contracts ending.

Cutting off 2 teams out of the market for these players just because they are in the division is silly.

This seems completely obvious. But just had to get that off my chest.

Or with the Reds, who are only 1 game back of the 3rd WC spot and with starters like Abbott, Burns, Greene (if he came back healthy), Lodolo, etc. could really be set up for a playoff run.

Reds could use 2B/3B, and 1B help. Would Contreras waive his NTC? Or Donovan help?

[JDW]

Arenado's lack of power in STL would possibly get a boost in Milwaukee's home stadium, or Wrigley for that matter. Don't know if he'd accept either, but I'll volunteer to come get him and drive him to either place with a trunk full of Cardinal money. Heck, make it a bed full of STL money if we take the truck. Wait, got a bigger business truck with a 18' trailer and 3 axles. We're talking pallets of moola now.
Free shipping would be my contribution. Plenty of room for a BP guy to tag along. I'll buy them lunch at the truck stops, well, within reasons obviously, you know, a dog, some chips and a drink. OK, and a candy bar, geesh.

[RunSup]

The Cardinals should be open to trading their pending free agents to anybody, including the Cubs and the Brewers. That means all 3 relievers with contracts ending.

Cutting off 2 teams out of the market for these players just because they are in the division is silly.

This seems completely obvious. But just had to get that off my chest.

Or with the Reds, who are only 1 game back of the 3rd WC spot and with starters like Abbott, Burns, Greene (if he came back healthy), Lodolo, etc. could really be set up for a playoff run.

Reds could use 2B/3B, and 1B help. Would Contreras waive his NTC? Or Donovan help?

Agreed on the Reds being right there in the wild card hunt and potential trade partners.

I am too used to leaving them out. They are changing the equation.

[imadangman]

Arenado's lack of power in STL would possibly get a boost in Milwaukee's home stadium, or Wrigley for that matter. Don't know if he'd accept either, but I'll volunteer to come get him and drive him to either place with a trunk full of Cardinal money. Heck, make it a bed full of STL money if we take the truck. Wait, got a bigger business truck with a 18' trailer and 3 axles. We're talking pallets of moola now.
Free shipping would be my contribution. Plenty of room for a BP guy to tag along. I'll buy them lunch at the truck stops, well, within reasons obviously, you know, a dog, some chips and a drink. OK, and a candy bar, geesh.

Are you giving him a scenic ride

[imadangman]

The Cardinals should be open to trading their pending free agents to anybody, including the Cubs and the Brewers. That means all 3 relievers with contracts ending.

Cutting off 2 teams out of the market for these players just because they are in the division is silly.

This seems completely obvious. But just had to get that off my chest.

Or with the Reds, who are only 1 game back of the 3rd WC spot and with starters like Abbott, Burns, Greene (if he came back healthy), Lodolo, etc. could really be set up for a playoff run.

Reds could use 2B/3B, and 1B help. Would Contreras waive his NTC? Or Donovan help?

Trading key fan favorite players with more control after this season to in division teams? Might as well just move the team to Nashville at that point.

[45s]

The Cardinals should be open to trading their pending free agents to anybody, including the Cubs and the Brewers. That means all 3 relievers with contracts ending.

Cutting off 2 teams out of the market for these players just because they are in the division is silly.

This seems completely obvious. But just had to get that off my chest.

Or with the Reds, who are only 1 game back of the 3rd WC spot and with starters like Abbott, Burns, Greene (if he came back healthy), Lodolo, etc. could really be set up for a playoff run.

Reds could use 2B/3B, and 1B help. Would Contreras waive his NTC? Or Donovan help?

Trading key fan favorite players with more control after this season to in division teams? Might as well just move the team to Nashville at that point.

Would you rather lose with a “fan favorite “…….or improve the club and return to being successful?

[DickyBennett]

Who cares about trading in division, this idea should have died years ago.

What a fear-based mode of operation.

Who cares if a former Cardinals plays for a division rival.

It works both ways people.

[RunSup]

The Cardinals should be open to trading their pending free agents to anybody, including the Cubs and the Brewers. That means all 3 relievers with contracts ending.

Cutting off 2 teams out of the market for these players just because they are in the division is silly.

This seems completely obvious. But just had to get that off my chest.

Or with the Reds, who are only 1 game back of the 3rd WC spot and with starters like Abbott, Burns, Greene (if he came back healthy), Lodolo, etc. could really be set up for a playoff run.

Reds could use 2B/3B, and 1B help. Would Contreras waive his NTC? Or Donovan help?

Trading key fan favorite players with more control after this season to in division teams? Might as well just move the team to Nashville at that point.

Would you rather lose with a “fan favorite “…….or improve the club and return to being successful?

+1. "Fan favorites" come and go. Winning teams are what build legacy.

[imadangman]

The Cardinals should be open to trading their pending free agents to anybody, including the Cubs and the Brewers. That means all 3 relievers with contracts ending.

Cutting off 2 teams out of the market for these players just because they are in the division is silly.

This seems completely obvious. But just had to get that off my chest.

Or with the Reds, who are only 1 game back of the 3rd WC spot and with starters like Abbott, Burns, Greene (if he came back healthy), Lodolo, etc. could really be set up for a playoff run.

Reds could use 2B/3B, and 1B help. Would Contreras waive his NTC? Or Donovan help?

Trading key fan favorite players with more control after this season to in division teams? Might as well just move the team to Nashville at that point.

Would you rather lose with a “fan favorite “…….or improve the club and return to being successful?

You can go to jolly pirate donuts and take a two hour [shirt] for all I care

[45s]

The Cardinals should be open to trading their pending free agents to anybody, including the Cubs and the Brewers. That means all 3 relievers with contracts ending.

Cutting off 2 teams out of the market for these players just because they are in the division is silly.

This seems completely obvious. But just had to get that off my chest.

Or with the Reds, who are only 1 game back of the 3rd WC spot and with starters like Abbott, Burns, Greene (if he came back healthy), Lodolo, etc. could really be set up for a playoff run.

Reds could use 2B/3B, and 1B help. Would Contreras waive his NTC? Or Donovan help?

Trading key fan favorite players with more control after this season to in division teams? Might as well just move the team to Nashville at that point.

Would you rather lose with a “fan favorite “…….or improve the club and return to being successful?

+1. "Fan favorites" come and go. Winning teams are what build legacy.

I want to be respectful ……but this “fan favorite “ silliness is one of the reasons the club is in the sorry state it is…

[45s]

The Cardinals should be open to trading their pending free agents to anybody, including the Cubs and the Brewers. That means all 3 relievers with contracts ending.

Cutting off 2 teams out of the market for these players just because they are in the division is silly.

This seems completely obvious. But just had to get that off my chest.

Or with the Reds, who are only 1 game back of the 3rd WC spot and with starters like Abbott, Burns, Greene (if he came back healthy), Lodolo, etc. could really be set up for a playoff run.

Reds could use 2B/3B, and 1B help. Would Contreras waive his NTC? Or Donovan help?

Trading key fan favorite players with more control after this season to in division teams? Might as well just move the team to Nashville at that point.

Would you rather lose with a “fan favorite “…….or improve the club and return to being successful?

You can go to jolly pirate donuts and take a two hour [shirt] for all I care

Thank you for your childish response

[imadangman]

The Cardinals should be open to trading their pending free agents to anybody, including the Cubs and the Brewers. That means all 3 relievers with contracts ending.

Cutting off 2 teams out of the market for these players just because they are in the division is silly.

This seems completely obvious. But just had to get that off my chest.

Or with the Reds, who are only 1 game back of the 3rd WC spot and with starters like Abbott, Burns, Greene (if he came back healthy), Lodolo, etc. could really be set up for a playoff run.

Reds could use 2B/3B, and 1B help. Would Contreras waive his NTC? Or Donovan help?

Trading key fan favorite players with more control after this season to in division teams? Might as well just move the team to Nashville at that point.

Would you rather lose with a “fan favorite “…….or improve the club and return to being successful?

+1. "Fan favorites" come and go. Winning teams are what build legacy.

Trading Contreras or Brendan Donovan to the Reds? I get the game is different but that isn't going to happen. Teams do trade in division but not with players on that level.

[RunSup]

The Cardinals should be open to trading their pending free agents to anybody, including the Cubs and the Brewers. That means all 3 relievers with contracts ending.

Cutting off 2 teams out of the market for these players just because they are in the division is silly.

This seems completely obvious. But just had to get that off my chest.

Or with the Reds, who are only 1 game back of the 3rd WC spot and with starters like Abbott, Burns, Greene (if he came back healthy), Lodolo, etc. could really be set up for a playoff run.

Reds could use 2B/3B, and 1B help. Would Contreras waive his NTC? Or Donovan help?

Trading key fan favorite players with more control after this season to in division teams? Might as well just move the team to Nashville at that point.

Would you rather lose with a “fan favorite “…….or improve the club and return to being successful?

+1. "Fan favorites" come and go. Winning teams are what build legacy.

Trading Contreras or Brendan Donovan to the Reds? I get the game is different but that isn't going to happen. Teams do trade in division but not with players on that level.

My original post was the relievers can go to the central.

But yeah, I am open to any trade that moves the team forward for the future. Even Donovan. Though the Dodgers will make a play there.