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RunSup wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 09:54 am 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.

RunSup wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 09:54 am 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.

Futuregm2 wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 10:06 am

RunSup wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 09:54 am 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 wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 10:12 am 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.

Futuregm2 wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 10:06 am

RunSup wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 09:54 am 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?

imadangman wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 10:25 am

Futuregm2 wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 10:06 am

RunSup wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 09:54 am 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 wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 10:37 am

imadangman wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 10:25 am

Futuregm2 wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 10:06 am

RunSup wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 09:54 am 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?

45s wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 10:37 am

imadangman wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 10:25 am

Futuregm2 wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 10:06 am

RunSup wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 09:54 am 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?

RunSup wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 10:40 am

45s wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 10:37 am

imadangman wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 10:25 am

Futuregm2 wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 10:06 am

RunSup wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 09:54 am 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 wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 10:42 am

45s wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 10:37 am

imadangman wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 10:25 am

Futuregm2 wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 10:06 am

RunSup wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 09:54 am 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

RunSup wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 10:40 am

45s wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 10:37 am

imadangman wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 10:25 am

Futuregm2 wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 10:06 am

RunSup wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 09:54 am 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 wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 10:46 am

RunSup wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 10:40 am

45s wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 10:37 am

imadangman wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 10:25 am

Futuregm2 wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 10:06 am

RunSup wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 09:54 am 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.