Two huge factors in the Cardinals being better in '26

[Shady]

Gorman and Walker simply have to be better.

[Absolut]

Water is wet, but doesn’t get its own thread.

[dugoutrex]

we will be lucky to win 70 games

[Shady]

we will be lucky to win 70 games

With a couple more good moves by Bloom, the Cardinals could be much better than that. It's simple, figure out a way to acquire another good starting pitcher and add a hitter with some pop.

[scoutyjones2]

Gorman and Walker simply have to be better.

Shut up Bobo

[HorseTrader]

Water is wet, but doesn’t get its own thread.

Shady is soaked has thousands of thread, unfortunately

I suppose the real question is - What is Shady soaked in? I'll let you all figure that out, not sure I want to know

[sp25]

we will be lucky to win 70 games

I'll take the over, in spite of everything

[Shady]

Water is wet, but doesn’t get its own thread.

Shady is soaked has thousands of thread, unfortunately

I suppose the real question is - What is Shady soaked in? I'll let you all figure that out, not sure I want to know

Soak this. You are an "Add foe". Good riddance.

[Mort Gage]

Water is wet, but doesn’t get its own thread.

Shady is soaked has thousands of thread, unfortunately

I suppose the real question is - What is Shady soaked in? I'll let you all figure that out, not sure I want to know

Dirt cheap well whiskey and malt liquor

[Absolut]

Water is wet, but doesn’t get its own thread.

Shady is soaked has thousands of thread, unfortunately

I suppose the real question is - What is Shady soaked in? I'll let you all figure that out, not sure I want to know

Soak this. You are an "Add foe". Good riddance.

Just email yourself these thoughts. That’s where you’re headed with all your “add foe” dementia

[Talkin' Baseball]

I see a different two factors. Fedde and Mikolas (and even Pallante). We're a bit unsettled right now, so we'll see how things come together, but how much of a stretch is it to gain 10-15 games through those rotation spots?

[Shady]

I see a different two factors. Fedde and Mikolas (and even Pallante). We're a bit unsettled right now, so we'll see how things come together, but how much of a stretch is it to gain 10-15 games through those rotation spots?

At least 10.

[NYCardsFan]

I see a different two factors. Fedde and Mikolas (and even Pallante). We're a bit unsettled right now, so we'll see how things come together, but how much of a stretch is it to gain 10-15 games through those rotation spots?

At least 10.

Mikolas and Fedde were both replacement level pitchers last year (0.3 and 0.0 fWAR, respectively). Please tell us what two starting pitchers the Cardinals realistically can add who will contribute “at least 10” fWAR in 2026. Be specific.

[sp25]

When I saw the post title my immediate thoughts were "Rogers Hornsby and Pete Alexander,", but I guess I'm off by 100 years.

Time does fly when you're having fun, doesn't it?

[hugeCardfan]

I see a different two factors. Fedde and Mikolas (and even Pallante). We're a bit unsettled right now, so we'll see how things come together, but how much of a stretch is it to gain 10-15 games through those rotation spots?

At least 10.

Mikolas and Fedde were both replacement level pitchers last year (0.3 and 0.0 fWAR, respectively). Please tell us what two starting pitchers the Cardinals realistically can add who will contribute “at least 10” fWAR in 2026. Be specific.

I'd like an increase of 1 WAR from 6 position players and 4 WAR from pitching. Say 2 WAR from May, 1 WAR from Fitts and 1 WAR from Liberatore.

[craviduce]

I see a different two factors. Fedde and Mikolas (and even Pallante). We're a bit unsettled right now, so we'll see how things come together, but how much of a stretch is it to gain 10-15 games through those rotation spots?

At least 10.

Mikolas and Fedde were both replacement level pitchers last year (0.3 and 0.0 fWAR, respectively). Please tell us what two starting pitchers the Cardinals realistically can add who will contribute “at least 10” fWAR in 2026. Be specific.

and we lost at least 3.5 WAR with the Gray trade...even if Fitts optimistically produces at least 1 WAR, you have to account for another 2.5 WAR.