Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast

Some better play and some more wins have Daniel (@C70) and this week's guest Ben Godar of Cardinals Off Day (@bengodar) at least somewhat more optimistic about this team. How long can it last, though? Can the pitching keep this run going until the offense really clicks? Why is Jordan Walker in Memphis? Why is Ben scared of the high draft pick this summer? Can they make the team completely out of catchers? All this and much more in a fun conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Cardinals face off against the Brewers, Daniel (@C70) chats with Nate of Talking About Birds (TalkingAboutBirds DOT COM) about how things have gone so far this season for St. Louis. How concerning is the offensive downturn, especially out of Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado? Can Nolan Gorman turn it around? How is this team winning with pitching and how long can it continue to last? Plus some raves about Masyn Winn and a fact you might not know about mortality rates in Colorado. And we've got Allen (@amedlock1) back to talk about how things are going with Tulsa Hale! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardinals fans are blessed with incredible minor league coverage from many sources and at the top of that list is Brian Walton (@B_Walton) of The Cardinal Nation.com. Daniel (@C70) gets a chance to sit down with Brian and talk about a variety of different topics. Is it a good thing that Victor Scott II is still in St. Louis? What's the most interesting thing to keep an eye on in regards to Thomas Saggase? What's the verdict on Randy Flores's tenure? Which minor league team is the most intriguing to watch this season? All this and much more in a great conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals, as of this writing, are a team above .500. That's something we couldn't say at all in 2023! Daniel (@C70) gets a chance to talk it all over with Kelsey Burd (@kburdtweets) to find out just how the vibes are going around this team right now. How much better does this team feel than after the first two games? What happens when Lars Nootbaar--and then others--rejoin the team? Will Ivan Herrera ever give back the catching job? All of this and much more as two multi-show podcasters meet up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's only one game in the books (as the show is recorded) but that doesn't mean it doesn't feel familiar. Daniel (@C70) brings in Russ Robinson (@frrobinson1957) to talk about an Opening Day that fell flat. Was the loss itself frustrating or was it more because it was very much like 2023 in its character? Is it surprising that Victor Scott II made it to the majors after the injury to Dylan Carlson? There's been some updates on the injuries, so there's some talk about that as well as what might be different if Bill DeWitt Jr. stepped away. Plus we check in with Allen (@amedlock1) and see how his week went! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The great line of 2024 guests continues as Daniel (@C70) welcomes in Richard McGill (@RichardMcGill89), half of the father-son duo that makes up the Playing Catch podcast. With the regular season just a week away, the guys take stock of what the Cardinals are showing down in Florida. How concerning is the lack of power? Are the starting pitchers going to be this bad? Or is everything meaningless in such a small sample size? The guys go through all of that and then touch on the news out of Los Angeles (by way of Korea) about Shohei Ohtani. Plus we check in with Coach Medlock (@amedlock1) about his team as they hit spring break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pirates are usually last when you think about the NL Central. While that's not why we're just now getting around to talking about them, it is a bit of reasonable representation of how things go. However, things might be changing in the Steel City. Daniel (@C70) talks it over with Connor Williams (@Wins_Williams) who brings us insight on that squad. What was the offseason like for them (and how was it like the one in St. Louis)? When will Paul Skenes make it to the show? What team could finish behind the Pirates in the standings? Plenty of good chatter about the black and gold! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every year, Ben Cerutti (@stlfancb7) comes by the show to talk about his projection system and what it says about the year to come. However, the main topic for today was something nobody saw coming. Oli Marmol was the winner of the St. Louis Spring Extension contest, getting a two year deal. Daniel (@C70) talks it over with Ben, discussing the reasons the club did it now and whether it will keep them from making a needed move this winter. Then they get into Ben's projections, talking about who looks good according to these numbers, and more notably what it means for Victor Scott II. Plus there's another chat with Allen (@amedlock1) at the end of the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Reds may be the most interesting team in the NL Central. The range of outcomes may be greater for them than any other team. Daniel (@C70) chats with Doug Gray (@dougdirt24) about that team from Cincinnati. Did they have a successful offseason? What's it like to not have Joey Votto around? What has to happen for the Reds to take the division with 90 wins? All that and much more on our third divisional showcase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We continue our look around the NL Central by heading to the north side of the Windy City talk about the team we love to hate. Daniel (@C70) talks it over with Evan Altman (@DEvanAltman) to get a feel for how 2024 is shaking out for them. From the offseason to how Craig Counsell is settling in to who will win the division, there's plenty of good-natured discussion here for Cardinals fans to better understand a rival! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With spring training now into full swing, Daniel (@C70) sits down to hash it all out with MLB.com writer and Seeing Red podcaster Will Leitch (@williamfleitch). The guys talk over lessons from last year and what the silver lining of a miserable season is plus look at all the moves that the club made this winter. There's also discussions about the manager and the potential manager in waiting. Plus Allen (@amedlock1) is back with another coach's report, this time talking about the first week of real games for Tulsa Hale! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time to meet the neighbors With the season less than a month away, Daniel (@C70) sat down with Jack Stern (@ByJackStern) to take a look at the Brewers in the first of a series looking at the NL Central. Are the Brewers trying to have their cake and eat it too? What does an associate manager do? Will Christian Yelich return to his MVP form? All that and more as we preview 2024! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are things that make you sit up and take notice. One of those is when Kyle Reis (@kyler416) drops his prospect list. This year, the Dirty 35 (plus 15) showed up on Twitter with limited commentary but Daniel (@C70) brings the prospect guru on to break it all down. Where does Cooper Hjerpe rank? Who farther down the list should you keep an eye on? Is Travis Honeyman's future sweet or sour? All that and much more, plus talk about what's gone on so far in Cardinals camp. Add in the second edition of Coach's Corner with Allen (@amedlock1) and it's a show and a half, but it's all worth your time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spring training games are here! On the eve of actual baseball, Daniel (@C70) talks it over with Josh Jacobs (@joshjacoMLB). Besides talking about Josh's background in writing and podcasting, the guys hash out the winter one more time before looking forward to what's coming up in the spring. Zach Thompson and Matthew Liberatore both take the mound tomorrow--who is more likely to stick on the roster? Will Tommy Edman be ready for Opening Day and if not, what happens? What are we looking for as the games start? And then bonus content, as Allen (@amedlock1) stops by to give us our first look at the Tulsa Hale Rangers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baseball is returning! Allen's (@amedlock1) team gets started next week but the Cardinals are already in Jupiter as images of hurlers hurling and hitters hitting flood the internet. Daniel (@C70) gets a chance to sit down with Viva El Birdos editor Jason Hill to talk about some of the things that are starting to come out of camp. Is Nolan Arenado throwing players under the bus? What kind of leadership is the team looking for? There's also some talk about the reconstructed bullpen and who might (and might not) be a part of it along with what Jason's looking for as spring training games get underway shortly. Plus you can't have Mr. Payroll on without talking numbers and whether the club could/should have spent more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The line of great guests continues as Daniel (@C70) fills Allen's (@amedlock1) spot with Dayn Perry, writer at CBS Sports and (more importantly) author of his own Cardinals-centric Substack, Birdy Work. The guys talk about writing on Substack and the audience that it reaches before moving on to baseball-centric discussion. What kind of grade does Dayn give the offseason? How interesting is the bullpen construction? Which young hitter has him most intrigued? Plus the guys discuss the Diamond Sports RSN situation, a topic Dayn has written on thoroughly. All that and a little "back in my day" ranting as well! Birdy Work: birdywork.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're getting closer and closer to actual baseball and while Allen (@amedlock1) is getting his team ready, Daniel (@C70) get the chance to talk things over with Ben Clemens (Fangraphs, @_Ben_Clemens). How does a national writer approach the job and how glad was Ben he didn't have to write about the Cardinals all year last year? What were his thoughts about the offseason and what happens if things go south again? What player excites him most on the current squad? Another enjoyable conversation so come give it a listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Allen (@amedlock1) still out prepping for Nathan Hale's opener on February 20, Daniel has the chance to sit down with Katie Woo (The Athletic, @katiejwoo) for their annual conversation. How rough was it to cover the 2023 Cardinals? Was she glad when the season was finally over? Did she see the leadership void that the club has spoken of this winter? The two also get into the winter moves by the Cardinals as well as what Katie is looking forward to the most about going to Jupiter in a couple of weeks. Also we get a cameo by Katie's cat, which should be great for ratings! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Allen (@amedlock1) still getting the high school baseball season fired up, Daniel (@C70) gets a chance to sit down with Matt Pauley (@MattPauleyOnAir) of KMOX. Matt gives us the lowdown about his career and what it was like to call Cardinal games in Milwaukee last season before diving into Cardinals talk. What was it like doing a call-in show in the middle of the worst season in ages? Another Matt, Mr. Carpenter, is back wearing the Birds on the Bat. Is this a disaster or is there some reasons for optimism? The guys also talk about the pitching market and the human side of the game while also brainstorming ideas to make the offseason exciting. A great hour of #stlcards talk so dive right in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You can't get very far into a new season without talking it over with Jeff Jones of the Belleville News Democrat (@jmjones). Daniel (@C70) brings in the intrepid reporter to talk about what it was like covering the mess that was last year, what exactly Michael Girsch does, is it fair to think the team should spend more, and what he's looking forward to for both Winter Warmup and Jupiter. Lots of great discussion here so jump right on in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the 10th season of Musial! It's that time of year when Allen (@amedlock1) is consumed with his coaching duties and the guest stars come out. This time, Daniel (@C70) talks it over with Brenden Schaeffer (@bschaeffer12). The guys indulge in some therapy, talking about what went wrong in 2023. How could things have gone differently with a better April? Does the World Baseball Classic legitimately play a role? They then move on to this offseason. The Cardinals have made the moves they said they would. Is it enough? Is there more coming? What do all the moving parts look like if they are still there come Jupiter? Come kick off another podcasting season with us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For (likely) the final time in 2023, Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) get together to talk about the Cardinals. For definitely the final time, they talk about Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who signed a huge deal with the Dodgers this week. Were the Cardinals ever really involved? Will we ever actually know? With that dream off the board, will the Cardinals actually do anything else or are we looking at basically the final form that will go to Jupiter in seven weeks? Plus the guys talk about some Cardinals Christmas gifts. Thanks so much for your support this year and we look forward to having you along next year for the 10th year of the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who knew the American Northeast had such value for the American Midwest? Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) get unexpectedly back in the saddle to discuss mainly the Tyler O'Neill trade to the Red Sox. The trade wasn't a surprise but what about the location? Is the return going to pan out? How does this impact the search for relievers? Plus there's the Rule 5 pick from the Red Sox, the disappointing draft lottery, and the official return of Yadier Molina. Enjoy the conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Mozeliak is not a last minute shopper and he finished his Christmas list this week with the addition of the third pitcher to the Cardinal rotation, Sonny Gray. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) discuss the signing of the new hurler and what that means for the rotation as a whole. Is St. Louis actually still a destination for pitchers? Are the Cards currently a favorite for the division? Will they do more to upgrade the rotation? Daniel does his best #Yamamoto2STL pitch and the guys discuss the trade market. Plus the draft lottery is this week and you might remember some of the names from the only times the Cards have taken someone in the top 10. Listen as you do your own Christmas shopping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the post-Thanksgiving edition of MMM! Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) are still recovering from their respective feasts but they are still able to go to work on the morsels that the Cardinals provided this week. Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson were the main course, though it's not fair to call them turkeys. Still, there was a lot of squabbling about the signings among the Cardinal fanbase. Is it justified? The club still seems to be extremely active in the Yoshinubu Yamamoto sweepstakes, but is that dessert enough to save the whole meal? They also talk about the ingredients that were tossed in the making of the meal, such as Dakota Hudson and Andrew Knizner. Come indulge in some Cardinals talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The offseason is in full go right now and Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) are here to talk about this week's goings-on. The Cards made some minor pickups that filled up the 40-man, which was a bit unexpected. The guys talk about that before getting into this week's brouhaha about where payroll levels will be in 2024. There's also discussion about some potential trades and we've got an international flair, talking Japan (Yamamoto) and Canada (potential trade with Toronto). Come and join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No, we aren't going to Oklahoma to be with Matt, Jackson, and Ethan. This time Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) welcome in noted Thanksgiving apologist Tito Rivera (@triveratops) to spend a Saturday morning talking baseball. The conversation ranges from the just concluded MLB postseason to youth baseball to what the Cardinals may do this winter. Is it notable that this World Series was the lowest rated ever? How important is playing meaningful baseball in September? Is it a good sign that the Cards are being nationally linked to a player like Yoshinobu Yamamoto? All that and then the discussion: should the Christmas season already be in full swing? Hope you enjoy the chat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the playoffs wind to their conclusion, there's still plenty for Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) to discuss in this week's episode. It seems like Yadier Molina might be returning as some sort of coach for the Cardinals. What role works best for the legendary catcher and what are some of the drawbacks to having him back in uniform? Then the guys start looking at the 40-man, talking about who could go and what could happen in the trade market, using Daniel's Substack article (https://cardinal70.substack.com/p/the-40-man-itch) as a basis. A good solid conversation about the Cardinals which we hope you'll enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an effort to do his due diligence on some 40-man roster projections, Daniel (@C70) gives Allen (@amedlock1) the week off and talks with prospect guru Kyle Reis (@kyler416) about all things minors. How did the system look at the end of the year? How are things going on the farm? How has the philosophy on players changed? The bulk of the time, though, is spent looking at players eligible for the Rule 5 draft. How many will the Cardinals protect? Are there some names that might be left at risk? Plus there's half an hour at the end about Ahsoka, The Mandalorian, and anything else Star Wars, so just fair warning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The games are done. The 2023 St. Louis Cardinals can no longer hurt you. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) talk about the postseason slate that doesn't include the Redbirds for the first time since 2018. Do you prefer day games or night games when it comes to October? They use that to transition to the article by Derrick Goold outlining plans and potential targets for this winter. How confident are we that the Cards will play with the big boys? Can they pull off an early move like they expect? Will they have to trade from the offense or can they even do that? Will they continue to prioritize depth or will we see some DFAs that are uncharacteristic? All this plus a look at the final portions of Wainwright Weekend for you on this show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a 19-2 beatdown by the Reds posted the Cardinals' 91st loss, you'd think it'd be hard to talk about this team. However Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) are quasi-professional at this and so were still able to fill an hour on this squad. Is letting Adam Wainwright take an at bat when Cincinnati isn't eliminated destroying the fabric of the game? How much turnover will we see out of the 40 man roster? Who is the more untouchable, Jordan Walker or Masyn Winn? We're almost through it, folks. The offseason awaits! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know those cars in the cartoons that start smoking, losing tires, and then completely fall apart when they reach their destination? The Cardinals are feeling like one of those cars. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) talk about the slew of injuries that St. Louis has had and what sort of players have been brought up to fill the hole. That leads, as most things do these days, to more offseason talk and who might not be back for 2024. Finally, the guys salute Adam Wainwright on his completed quest for #200 and talk about why DHing might not be in the cards before next Sunday. We can make it to the end, guys! It's almost here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals somehow weathered a stretch of very good teams by...winning series? Are we sure this is the same team we've been watching all year? Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) talk about some winning baseball and what (or who) might be responsible for this uptick in play. Oli Marmol is confirmed to be back for 2024 (or at least expected to return). Should he have paid the price for the lack of success? Will the coaching staff change a lot around him? John Mozeliak talks some about acquiring pitching "depth" this winter. Is that trying to keep a tactical advantage or has the front office not learned some lessons from this year? Plus find out how you can win this cool new hat from Official League! Hat page: https://officialleague.co/products/really-good-paint-st-louis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was one of those rare weeks of 2023 Cardinal baseball where good things happened. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) talk about the success of the team in Atlanta, how Jordan Walker has progressed, and how good Zack Thompson has looked of late. They also continue to preview the winter, discussing what has to happen with the rotation and the bullpen and who might not be around next year. Finally, they take a step back in time to talk about the home run chase of '98, marking the 25th anniversary of #62. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It used to be a meal at Busch could be a Cheeseburger in Paradise but now Cardinals fans are looking more for Boat Drinks. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) talk about the week that was and wasn't for the Redbirds. The guys want to be optimistic about this winter but there's Fins all around that give them pause. Are the Cardinals really that committed to Tommy Edman? Why didn't they get interesting and claim Harrison Bader or Lucas Giolito? There's a Pencil Thin Mustache's difference between a smart play and doing what you've always done and hopefully this isn't a sign of things to come. Otherwise, the fanbase may erupt like a Volcano. It feels like the Pirate(s) Have Looked At Forty wins against St. Louis this year and last night was just another nail in the coffin of our favorite stat. And come Monday, there's not even a Cardinals game! You know what Allen thinks of that. Grab your flip-flops and take everything these two say with a shaker of salt, if you can find it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another week and not exactly a lot to enjoy when it comes to St. Louis Cardinals baseball. The team is depleted in numerous ways and it shows in the results. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) talk about the struggles of the club, most notably the pitching staff. How will Miles Mikolas's recent outings impact how the Cardinals approach the winter? What about Dakota Hudson and Zack Thompson? Is Jordan Walker untouchable when it comes to looking for young pitching this offseason? How will they clear up some of this roster mess? Then, in what will sure to be a hit with the middle-aged dad population of the audience, it's time to Remember Some Guys. The guys pull up the box score from this point in the 1990 season to talk about those that were playing and how different that era of baseball was. Let them know if you like that feature and maybe they'll do more of it this September! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals may be playing out the string but that doesn't mean there can't be any excitement. Masyn Winn made his debut with the Cardinals last night and Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) are here to talk about it. When was the last time a homegrown shortstop had this sort of excitement around him? Pete Alonso may be a big, strong blockhead--what was he thinking throwing out Winn's first hit? Also, the pair get into John Mozeliak's proclamation that the team is looking for three starters this winter plus the improved results of Adam Wainwright this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's early for meaningless baseball but 2023 has us in this predicament. Which means Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) have to find some things to talk about so there's not dead air for an hour. Adam Wainwright's blowup against the Royals Friday night provided some fodder. How do you deal with the legend when he doesn't seem to have it? What should the Cardinals do about him, if anything? That leads to some discussion of next year's roster--which is likely to be a popular topic the rest of the year--and then some talk about Tyler O'Neill and his week. Come listen to Daniel completely ruin how Allen views the player! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here we are, on the other side of the trade deadline. The activity was unprecedented but it's over now. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) sort through the overall activity at the deadline. What impact will these moves have on this organization? What was the best deal? Can we trust the front office to be active this winter? Discussion then turns to Adam Wainwright, who failed yet again to win #199. Can he get to 200? Also, besides that, what is there to watch for over two months of meaningless baseball? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's our final look at the trade deadline! Daniel (@C70) discusses the prospects that came back in the Jack Flaherty trade with Derek Arnold (@EutawStReport). It's a bit of a role reversal as the Cards are selling and the O's are buying. Where does Cesar Prieto fit into the Cardinals organization? Is there more promise to Drew Rom than some of the numbers indicate? How intriguing is Zack Showalter? After that, Daniel chats with Tyler Zickel (@tyler_zickel) who is the voice of the A ball Vancouver Canadians, the most recent (extended) home of now-Cardinal Matt Svanson. Tyler talks about Matt's time in Vancouver, how he fit into the clubhouse, and how strong his performance was after taking over the closer role. Tyler also drops a little knowledge about the other Jays prospects acquired as well as a little bonus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5:00 Central Time has come and gone. All the uncertainty and speculation is over. Now it's time to sift through what's left after the Cardinals had their first (and hopefully last) garage sale at the MLB trade deadline. Daniel (@C70) brings in Jason Hill (@JPHill_Cards) and David Jones (@iPopEditor) to take a look at what St. Louis did and what it didn't do over the last few days. How intriguing are the prospects that came back? Did the club understand their assignment? How nerve-wracking were the last few minutes before the final bell? Come in for some initial thoughts and impressions about a historic few days! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three out, five in. The trade deadline has started in earnest for the St. Louis Cardinals and while known names have gone to Toronto and Texas, new faces are now in the organization. Daniel (@C70) dipped into the large pool of content creators at the Fans First Sports Network (@FFSN) to go to the source and find out more about the prospects the Cardinals acquired. First up, in an interview conducted by Leo Moony (@minor_leaguer, part of the Around the Nest Podcast), the voice of the AA New Hampshire Fisher Cats Steve Goldberg (@SteveGoldberg_) fills us in on pitchers Sem Robberse and Adam Kloffenstein. How did these guys improve during their time in New Hampshire? How did they fit in to the community and the team? What memories will Steve have of them? The second half of the show finds Daniel chatting with Ben Dieter (@bdieter75) and C.J. Berryman (CJB_RR) of The Ranger Report (@TheRangerReport). What did they think of acquiring Jordan Montgomery and Chris Stratton? Is Tekoah Roby's health a serious issue? What will John King bring to the bullpen? Is Thomas Saggese close to ready for prime time? Thanks to all of the guests that help us get a fuller picture of these new Cardinals! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What in the world are we doing here? That's what Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) are asking after the Nolan Arenado story continues to dominate the discourse. What the heck is John Mozeliak thinking not nipping this in the bud? Did EVERYONE in the front office somehow lose Arenado's phone number and forget how to find the clubhouse? Why in the world would you risk damaging your relationship with a player that really wants to be in St. Louis? Beyond that, what's going on at the trade deadline? Will the club be left without a chair when the music stops playing? Will slow playing wind up with a better return or force a panic move? Is there a chance Jordan Montgomery finishes the year with St. Louis after all is said and done? All this and much more, plus talk about Adam Wainwright and how the club should handle him over the next two months. The discourse in this one is as hot as the weather! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first of what will hopefully be a series of trade deadline shows, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Richard McGill (Playing Catch Pod, @RichardMcGill89) talk about the winds surrounding the Cardinals as the deadline is a week away. Katie Woo is reporting that the Cards may extend Jordan Hicks instead of trading him. Is that a good move? Katie's also saying the club may not trade Tyler O'Neill. Posturing or is there something to that? The Dodgers traded for a utility guy, so where does that leave Paul DeJong? Listen as the guys try to sort through some of the reports as a potentially busy deadline approaches! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can you ever win at the wrong time? The Cardinals might be doing just that, running off six wins in eight games since the All-Star Break. However, John Mozeliak has already said that they'll be sellers at the break. Should they change their mind? Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and guest host Alex (@alexcards79) ponder that question and other things around the trade deadline. Is the 2007 season instructive at all? Will any player expected to move stay put? What will make this a successful trade deadline? Does the Genesis Cabrera deal speak at all to what the market will be like? Come for all that, stay for all the rabbit holes these two guys go down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the All-Star Break, finally, and it's a good time to take stock of the situation. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) tapped a few other Cardinal podcasters to look back at the first half and ahead to the second. Nate (Talking About Birds, @TalkAboutBirds), David (Gateway to Baseball Heaven, @iPopEditor), and Ben (Cardinals Off Day, @b_g_h) come together to commiserate about such an unusual season in St. Louis. What has been the most frustrating? Are there leadership problems? Why is the baserunning so bad? After taking stock of the first three months, the guys look ahead to the last three, prognosticating on the fate of Adam Wainwright, who will be traded at the deadline, and where the Cards will wind up when it is all said and done. An enjoyable hour of talk from some of your favorite voices! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It could have been a good week. The Cardinals took the series from the Yankees and held a late lead in three of the four games against the Marlins. Two of those slipped away, most notably when Jordan Hicks apparently tried to give a Marlins fan a live baseball, and St. Louis sits firmly in last place and 15 games out of the division. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) look for the silver lining in those losses, hoping that it pushed the front office clearly into sell mode instead of giving them false hope. Who will still be around after the trade deadline? Has the organization treated Matthew Liberatore properly? Can Adam Wainwright get to 200? Has John Mozeliak tarnished his legacy? All this and more in an extra-long show, because we know how much people are just clamoring to hear about this team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another week and the Cardinals are not any closer to finding purchase or figuring things out. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) look at a .500 week since the last show and discuss whether the white flag is coming out or already flying freely. Adam Wainwright is struggling a lot. Is this just Father Time or can he make adjustments for a better second half? Does it even matter when it comes to his rotation spot? Why is Tommy Edman still playing the outfield every day? What kind of deals will John Mozeliak pull at the trade deadline? Come and spend a little time with us talking Cardinals! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They usually don't let you take toxic things through customs but somehow the Cardinals took their whole game to London anyway. After the first game implosion, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) talk about where this team stands as we get closer and closer to the halfway mark. Is there any real hope for a resurgence? Is John Mozeliak right that the Cards shouldn't rebuild? What sort of trades should the front office be looking at? The season isn't over, but should it be treated as such? All this and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A full week without a Cardinals victory used to be unheard of but now is becoming depressingly regular. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) talk about the depressing state of the team currently. How frustrating is it to know even when things go right, the club can still lose? That every facet of the team has let them down? John Mozeliak talks about a lot of baseball left but there's not that much time before trade deadline decisions have to be made. What does that look like for this club? It's a rough time for us fans but we can get through it together! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices