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opti mist wrote: ↑10 Jun 2025 18:34 pm Of the Athletic and MLB Network

I know some on here don't like him. I do, because he is not afraid to make trade predictions and start discussions. In a recent article in the Athletic, Bowden discusses each contending team and identifies trade targets to fill the most pressing need. Here is his take on the Cardinals.

St. Louis Cardinals
Biggest need: “We just have to play”

The Cardinals have been one of the biggest surprise teams in baseball and appear to be legitimate postseason contenders. And it’s interesting how they’ve been getting the job done — with solid consistency in the starting rotation and lineup, from top to bottom. Outside of second baseman Brendan Donovan, they don’t appear to have another All-Star on the team, and yet everyone seems to contribute just enough to win games. The Cardinals don’t have any glaring needs, nor do they appear to have the financial resources or top prospects they’d want to trade to make a splash at the deadline. So, if nothing changes between now and then and they stay in the race, don’t expect big moves from their front office. Instead, the Cardinals want their young major-league players to continue to develop and could follow that path rather than look for reinforcements. For that reason, I did not list trade targets for them at this point.

full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/641455 ... eeds-2025/

Opti

opti mist wrote: ↑10 Jun 2025 18:34 pm Of the Athletic and MLB Network

I know some on here don't like him. I do, because he is not afraid to make trade predictions and start discussions. In a recent article in the Athletic, Bowden discusses each contending team and identifies trade targets to fill the most pressing need. Here is his take on the Cardinals.

St. Louis Cardinals
Biggest need: “We just have to play”

The Cardinals have been one of the biggest surprise teams in baseball and appear to be legitimate postseason contenders. And it’s interesting how they’ve been getting the job done — with solid consistency in the starting rotation and lineup, from top to bottom. Outside of second baseman Brendan Donovan, they don’t appear to have another All-Star on the team, and yet everyone seems to contribute just enough to win games. The Cardinals don’t have any glaring needs, nor do they appear to have the financial resources or top prospects they’d want to trade to make a splash at the deadline. So, if nothing changes between now and then and they stay in the race, don’t expect big moves from their front office. Instead, the Cardinals want their young major-league players to continue to develop and could follow that path rather than look for reinforcements. For that reason, I did not list trade targets for them at this point.

full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/641455 ... eeds-2025/

Opti

hugeCardfan wrote: ↑10 Jun 2025 18:39 pm

opti mist wrote: ↑10 Jun 2025 18:34 pm Of the Athletic and MLB Network

I know some on here don't like him. I do, because he is not afraid to make trade predictions and start discussions. In a recent article in the Athletic, Bowden discusses each contending team and identifies trade targets to fill the most pressing need. Here is his take on the Cardinals.

St. Louis Cardinals
Biggest need: “We just have to play”

The Cardinals have been one of the biggest surprise teams in baseball and appear to be legitimate postseason contenders. And it’s interesting how they’ve been getting the job done — with solid consistency in the starting rotation and lineup, from top to bottom. Outside of second baseman Brendan Donovan, they don’t appear to have another All-Star on the team, and yet everyone seems to contribute just enough to win games. The Cardinals don’t have any glaring needs, nor do they appear to have the financial resources or top prospects they’d want to trade to make a splash at the deadline. So, if nothing changes between now and then and they stay in the race, don’t expect big moves from their front office. Instead, the Cardinals want their young major-league players to continue to develop and could follow that path rather than look for reinforcements. For that reason, I did not list trade targets for them at this point.

full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/641455 ... eeds-2025/

Opti

Not my favorite guy, but, I think he pegged this one right on the money.

Strummer Jones wrote: ↑10 Jun 2025 18:51 pm

hugeCardfan wrote: ↑10 Jun 2025 18:39 pm

opti mist wrote: ↑10 Jun 2025 18:34 pm Of the Athletic and MLB Network

I know some on here don't like him. I do, because he is not afraid to make trade predictions and start discussions. In a recent article in the Athletic, Bowden discusses each contending team and identifies trade targets to fill the most pressing need. Here is his take on the Cardinals.

St. Louis Cardinals
Biggest need: “We just have to play”

The Cardinals have been one of the biggest surprise teams in baseball and appear to be legitimate postseason contenders. And it’s interesting how they’ve been getting the job done — with solid consistency in the starting rotation and lineup, from top to bottom. Outside of second baseman Brendan Donovan, they don’t appear to have another All-Star on the team, and yet everyone seems to contribute just enough to win games. The Cardinals don’t have any glaring needs, nor do they appear to have the financial resources or top prospects they’d want to trade to make a splash at the deadline. So, if nothing changes between now and then and they stay in the race, don’t expect big moves from their front office. Instead, the Cardinals want their young major-league players to continue to develop and could follow that path rather than look for reinforcements. For that reason, I did not list trade targets for them at this point.

full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/641455 ... eeds-2025/

Opti

Not my favorite guy, but, I think he pegged this one right on the money.

Agreed. I quibble with some of that, but the overarching take home point is true. This isn't the team to mortgage for. But it is one to let the young guys keep doing their thing and build on experience.

That said, I definitely think we need another reliever and probably some bench help, but I don't think either of those will cost a lot in money or prospects.

opti mist wrote: ↑10 Jun 2025 18:34 pm Of the Athletic and MLB Network

I know some on here don't like him. I do, because he is not afraid to make trade predictions and start discussions. In a recent article in the Athletic, Bowden discusses each contending team and identifies trade targets to fill the most pressing need. Here is his take on the Cardinals.

St. Louis Cardinals
Biggest need: “We just have to play”

The Cardinals have been one of the biggest surprise teams in baseball and appear to be legitimate postseason contenders. And it’s interesting how they’ve been getting the job done — with solid consistency in the starting rotation and lineup, from top to bottom. Outside of second baseman Brendan Donovan, they don’t appear to have another All-Star on the team, and yet everyone seems to contribute just enough to win games. The Cardinals don’t have any glaring needs, nor do they appear to have the financial resources or top prospects they’d want to trade to make a splash at the deadline. So, if nothing changes between now and then and they stay in the race, don’t expect big moves from their front office. Instead, the Cardinals want their young major-league players to continue to develop and could follow that path rather than look for reinforcements. For that reason, I did not list trade targets for them at this point.

full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/641455 ... eeds-2025/

Opti

Melville wrote: ↑10 Jun 2025 18:38 pm

opti mist wrote: ↑10 Jun 2025 18:34 pm Of the Athletic and MLB Network

I know some on here don't like him. I do, because he is not afraid to make trade predictions and start discussions. In a recent article in the Athletic, Bowden discusses each contending team and identifies trade targets to fill the most pressing need. Here is his take on the Cardinals.

St. Louis Cardinals
Biggest need: “We just have to play”

The Cardinals have been one of the biggest surprise teams in baseball and appear to be legitimate postseason contenders. And it’s interesting how they’ve been getting the job done — with solid consistency in the starting rotation and lineup, from top to bottom. Outside of second baseman Brendan Donovan, they don’t appear to have another All-Star on the team, and yet everyone seems to contribute just enough to win games. The Cardinals don’t have any glaring needs, nor do they appear to have the financial resources or top prospects they’d want to trade to make a splash at the deadline. So, if nothing changes between now and then and they stay in the race, don’t expect big moves from their front office. Instead, the Cardinals want their young major-league players to continue to develop and could follow that path rather than look for reinforcements. For that reason, I did not list trade targets for them at this point.

full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/641455 ... eeds-2025/

Opti

Three corrections.
Gray is on track to be an All-Star.
The team has a massive urgent need for a quality, productive RH outfield bat.
They have huge financial resources but prefer to not spend.

rockondlouie wrote: ↑11 Jun 2025 08:46 am "...nor do they appear to have the financial resources"

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DeWallet could easily afford any player in MLB (outside of S. Ohtani) but he refuses to spend what's needed for star players anymore (Goldy/NADO may be it for a while).

bccardsfan wrote: ↑11 Jun 2025 08:53 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑11 Jun 2025 08:46 am "...nor do they appear to have the financial resources"

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DeWallet could easily afford any player in MLB (outside of S. Ohtani) but he refuses to spend what's needed for star players anymore (Goldy/NADO may be it for a while).

The team needs BP help more than anything. I am quite sure the pen has lost close to 10 games this season so far. We just witnessed 2 in a row. I am not sure how to get it, but the team needs one or two decent set up guys, and RH has to get it together quickly..... Not sure what trades can be made, but that is what is hurting the team the most. Let Gorman and Walker just play.