Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast

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

It's the last of the bonus shows (if you have missed it, the regular show is back there after these extras) and Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) talks with Brian Salvatore (@BrianNeedsaNap, @HRApplesauce), co-founder of the Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). Both the Cardinals and the Mets have been disappointing this year and the guys talk about the similarities and the differences in those frustrations. There are positives in New York as well and Brian highlights those before they discuss the pitching matchups, most notably Adam Wainwright going against the Mets. After that, it's only fair to talk about Brian's favorite Cardinals/Mets memories! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Cardinals making the trip across the pond next weekend, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) thought it was a great time to sit down and talk with Dave of the St. Louis Cardinals UK Podcast (@hayesunit). It always interesting to hear how someone outside the US came to baseball and the guys cover that as well as how Dave deals with the time difference, how he picked the Cardinals, and what the atmosphere is like as his country gets ready to host our national pastime. For once, the British guy isn't the villain so come give a listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some bonus content for you this week, starting with a look ahead at the Cardinals and Giants. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) brings in fellow @FansFirstSN contributor Bryan Murphy (@GiantsChroncast) to give us some insight about the team by the bay. What's working for the Giants right now and what isn't? Should Cardinals fans continue to fear Brandon Crawford? What stands out about the pitching matchups? Plus Daniel allows Bryan to talk about his favorite St. Louis/San Francisco memories, so there's a trigger warning for the last few minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two straight wins makes for a more upbeat show, though Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) don't shy away from the problems that the Cardinals continue to have. What's up with Dylan Carlson not playing center field? Is the pitching rotation starting to come into focus with Miles Mikolas and Jack Flaherty on strong runs? Who could be moved at the trade deadline? Which Paul DeJong is the real Paul DeJong? All that and more on this week's show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You should never go to the grocery store hungry and you should never podcast after a disappointing loss. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) had their recording time scheduled, though, so they have to ponder the Cardinals dropping another frustrating loss on the fanbase Friday night. Are we seeing 2007 again? Will Steven Matz stay in the bullpen all year or will he return to the rotation? How has the outfield injuries affected the trade possibilities? Come join us as we discuss this maddening team! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to all the great guests and guest hosts--he'll take it from here. Allen (@amedlock1), fresh off his high school baseball season and school year, returns to the program (and makes his Fans First Sports Network debut) to talk about all things with Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70). After an update on the Tulsa Hale Rangers, the guys dive into an overview of the season so far, talking about the weaknesses of the rotation and the strengths of the lineup. Would a Tyler O'Neill trade hurt even if he succeeded elsewhere? Is Jack Flaherty a change of scenery candidate? What is going on with this front office? The guys work over a lot of things in the manner you've become accustomed to so come in and listen to the conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The St. Louis Cardinals have put together a good stretch of baseball and Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Alex (@alexcards79) are glad to have some high points to talk about. The offense is remarkably astounding--is it all because Nolan Arenado has started to remember his true form? Can they dig out completely from the April hole? Not everything is hunky-dory, of course, and the rotation still leaves something to be desired. How surprising is it that the Cards went to a six man rotation to fit in Matthew Liberatore? Should the Cards scrap the Zack Thompson-as-starter experiment and use him to replace Genesis Cabrera? All that plus a couple of rabbit trails! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willson Contreras. The pitching staff. Jordan Walker. The St. Louis Cardinals have made a lot of, shall we say, interesting moves this season. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) sits down with Kyle Reis (@kyler416) to talk about this whole thing both in the specifics and as an overall look at the organization. Is the front office panicking? Does the shadow of Yadier Molina really continue to obscure the 2023 squad? Even though he's been solid for so long, is the game starting to pass John Mozeliak by? All that, plus thoughts on Zac Gallen's comments, Jordan Walker's development, Masyn Winn's handiwork, Don Denkinger's passing, and even some Star Wars talk at the end. Something for everyone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since our last episode, the Cardinals have done a lot of things but winning a game isn't one of them. As Friday night's outing against the Tigers unfolds, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Alex (@alexcards79) discuss the myriad of problems surrounding this team. Would a shakeup help and how could the club go about it? Does the front office feel panic? Is it time to move on from Tyler O'Neill? All of these things and many others in an extra-long show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been another rough week of St. Louis Cardinals baseball and Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Alex (@alexcards79) look for silver linings while processing everything that's happened. The guys go through questions submitted by listeners on Twitter this week to talk about things like how much the super-level veteran leadership affected things last year and the absence has impacted this year, what sort of trade the Cardinals might make, and the poses they'd like to see for statues of Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina. There's also the news of the week, Paul DeJong and Jordan Walker version, to pass the time as well. Come join the conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With some of his regular conversation companions unavailable, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) goes to the pen and brings in Russ Robinson (Redbird Rants, @frrobinson1957) to talk about another middling week for the Cardinals. How concerning is it to be in the bottom part of the division as the season closes in on finishing its first month? Does this West Coast swing add to those worries? Can we be encouraged over Jordan Hicks's last couple of outings and what will Adam Wainwright bring when he returns to the rotation? And just how is Mo going to be able to manage this roster? All this and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a better week of Cardinal baseball, at least in the results category. Two wins against Colorado had the team looking better as it came to Busch, though the first game of the Pirates series left much to be desired. As the Cardinals played game two of the four game set, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and guest host Alex Crisafulli (@alexcards79) were joined by CBS Sports writer Dayn Perry (@daynperry), who has started up a Cardinals-focused Substack called Birdy Work (birdywork.substack.com). After talking about this project and his history with writing, the guys dive into all the issues surround the St. Louis Cardinals. Is the pitching staff going to be OK? What happens to Jake Woodford with Adam Wainwright about to rehab and Matthew Liberatore going strong in Memphis? Is there hope for Jordan Hicks? What's the level of concern around Willson Contreras? All that and thoughts on Jordan Walker and others so come in and join the discussion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've got a week's worth of games to talk about but, save for Jordan Walker, not a whole lot of upbeat topics. Still, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Alex (@alexcards79) muddle through, discussing the pitching staff and the drama that this team has had so far. What kind of concern level is there over Jack Flaherty? Has Miles Mikolas been as bad as it seems? Do you have hope for Jordan Hicks? All that plus the Marmol/O'Neill throwdown (which, thankfully for Oli, wasn't physical). It's been a week, hasn't it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

And here we go! The 2023 season is now underway and Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and guest Blake Newberry (Viva El Birdos, @bt_newberry) are ready to wildly overreact to the first couple of games. Is there any concern from the outings of Miles Mikolas and Jack Flaherty? What should we make of Jordan Hicks? And how fun is this offense going to be this season? Plus, because Blake's the expert, a little prospect talk including the Question of Masyn Winn. All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) invites both sides of the Cardinals Off Day podcast, Ben Godar (@bengodar) and Ben Humphries (@b_g_h) to fill in the co-host chair while Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) continues the high school baseball activities. Roster decisions became clearer this week with the injuries to Adam Wainwright and Paul DeJong. How does the rotation look and are there concerns about Waino's return? Who would be the first man up, Dakota Hudson or Matthew Liberatore? Does the order of the rotation matter at all? There's also talk about the middle infield now that DeJong has cleared the way for some other folks on the roster. All that and much more, plus a show announcement, are waiting for you within! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) still molding young minds and improving his players, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) sits down with Richard McGill (@RichardMcGill89) of the Playing Catch podcast. They talk about why Richard and his son Truman started their show and how its going before diving into the Cardinal talk. The Cardinals made a 40-man roster move this week--was it for Jordan Walker and why make it now? The rotation has looked sharp in spring, should we expect that going forward? And how in the world are we expected to know the Opening Day roster? All that and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Lars Nootbaar's world and we're all just living in it. The Cardinal outfielder is the biggest thing to hit Japan since a certain kaiju. With Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) still doing the coaching thing, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) teamed up with Nate and Ben from the Talking About Birds podcast (@TalkAboutBirds) to discuss how in the world Nootbaar became the most recognized Cardinal across the globe. The guys also get into everyone's favorite topic, Jordan Walker, as well as the man who has had perhaps the better spring training. Questions about Paul DeJong and Jordan Hicks are answered and there's even time for Nate to bring one of their podcast staples out and host a game show. It's an offbeat hour of great Cardinal conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Allen's (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) season getting started at Tulsa Hale, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) brings in Ben Cerutti (Birds on the Black, @stlfanbc7) to talk about a full week of spring training. While none of these results should be taken with anything but a grain of salt, there's still a lot of interesting things to talk about. Jordan Walker continues to make a case for starting in St. Louis--can it really happen? Masyn Winn is holding his own at short while Paul DeJong can't get on the field, but does that matter? What about Adam Wainwright's velocity questions? Then the guys dig into Ben's patented projection system and talk about some of the highlights and interesting numbers. Come join the discussion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seasons are starting, whether it's high school (where Allen, Mr. Red Dirt Redbird and @amedlock1, is at) or professional (at least, the exhibition version). Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) brings in Russ Robinson (Redbird Rants, @frrobinson1957) to talk about goings on in camp on the eve of the Cardinals' first spring training game. Does the fact that Tyler O'Neill wants to play center cause a rift with Dylan Carlson? Can Giovanny Gallegos pitch faster or does he continue to do his impression of Daniel trying to get to a point? Also, is there any chance anyone gets into the Cardinal Hall of Fame this year other than David Freese? Be sure to stick around when Russ throws a whole can of gasoline on the HOF fire! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pitchers and catchers (and other players) have reported to Jupiter and the baseballs are flying, either in bullpens or batting practice. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) brings in Alex (Birds on the Black, @alexcards79) with Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) still on assignment to talk about things in Jupiter. The guys honor Tim McCarver after his passing this week and discuss how many Cardinal icons have left us in the last few years. Then they focus on this team, talking about what they've seen so far in camp and how much, if any of it, matters. Finally there's discussion about arbitration, most specifically the case involving Ryan Helsley. Come on in and enjoy the conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) on assignment, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) is fortunate enough to rope in prospect guru and all around great guy Kyle Reis (Birds on the Black, @kyler416) for a little chat. The guys talk about the World Baseball Classic, combating the hype around certain players, and how the organization values its farm system. And, of course, we get into the Dirty 50 list Kyle is putting out there at Birds on the Black! All this plus a little Star Wars, Marvel, and DC discussion so come on in and give it a listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Episode #300 in Best Dans/MMM history (and the 100th with the current theme song by Some Guy Named Robb) and Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) doesn't have Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) but instead gets to chat with Jason Hill (Viva El Birdos, @JPHill_Cards) about Cardinal things. The two spend most of the time using the roster possibilities as the backbone of their conversation. Do we believe in the changes Paul DeJong is making? Is Nolan Gorman a lock for the team? Who makes up the bullpen and is there a way Dakota Hudson isn't on this squad for the opener? All that plus Rolen to the HOF talk and a little discussion of the new broadcaster. It's an oversized episode but it's a good one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With weather issues keeping Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) away, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) sits down solo to talk with Katie Woo (The Athletic, @katiejwoo) about a host of topics, including the fact that Katie finally gets a normal spring training. What is she looking for when she heads to Jupiter? What was it like last year, with Albert, Yadi, Waino, and the MVP boys? What struck her out of the interviews at Winter Warm-Up? What's more meaningful, being Missouri Sportswriter of the Year or winning Top Cards on Twitter again? All the important stuff packed into an hour of great Cardinal talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) away on assignment, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) trades jibes with Brenden Schaeffer (KMOV, @bschaeffer12) while talking about the state of the Cardinals in 2022 and 2023. What was it like for Brenden to cover Albert Pujols after watching him as a fan growing up? How crazy was last year and how much should we remember the disappointing ending? Will the Cardinals ever make the big move and would it matter if they were in a different division? Plenty of talk about what makes this team tick so come on and give it a listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's another season of Meet Me at Musial and with Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) away starting baseball coaching duties, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) has the traditional season opener, bringing in Jeff Jones (Belleville News-Democrat, @jmjones) to talk about all things Cardinals. 2022 brought a lot of great storylines for Cardinal fans. What was it like getting to see Albert Pujols up close? How strange was the season of Yadier Molina? Was the changeover in the coaching staff that unexpected? There's a lot to look forward to as well with the 2023 season on its way. Who is going to be the regular center fielder? Can Jordan Walker make this team out of spring? Is this the last season for John Mozeliak in his current position? All that and much more as we start off Season 9! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On New Year's Eve, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) talk about some of the biggest stories of 2022, from Albert Pujols's return to the big trade, and then went over some of the predictions of 2023 to see how reasonable they are. Come wrap up the year with the guys! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a couple of weeks and things have happened--and not happened--in the world of the Cardinals so Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) got together to try to discuss it all. St. Louis found its replacement for the departing Yadier Molina in Willson Contreras. While it brings up memories of Dexter Fowler, is this really a bad deal? How will it impact the pitching staff, especially Adam Wainwright? That leads to a discussion of said staff, especially the fact that it has not been upgraded, with the last big free agent signing elsewhere. Will there be a trade? What is the thinking of the front office? The guys wrap discussing the sad news around Dan McLaughlin and pondering who might be filling that seat in 2023. Come spend some pre-Christmas time with these two! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a little time off for Thanksgiving, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) are back at it, trying to stir some embers and see if the Cardinals version of the hot stove can catch fire. Before that, though, the guys fix an issue from last time, talking about the additions of the new coaches on staff, most notably Matt Holliday. Then they get into what the Cardinals should do, what the Cardinals likely will do, and the chances that there's a surprise out there. They wrap it all up in a nice Cody Bellinger-shaped bow, so stay tuned for that! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who wants to talk about payroll? Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) spend most of this episode trying to wrap their heads around what the Cardinals are doing with their budget for this winter. The available amounts seem to have gone from $60 million to $20 million faster than the snap of Thanos's fingers. Is that reasonable? Should the Cardinals not be counting the money from Colorado, even though they are receiving it now? Can you get this team to where it needs to be with the resources provided? They also talk about awards season, the World Series, and when the Christmas season actually starts. Come on in and give it a listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For a team not in the playoffs, the Cardinals made quite a bit of news this week. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) go over all of it. Adam Wainwright is coming back for another season. Is that a surprise? Does that mean that the Cards are set at pitcher? Waino deferred some money in his new contract and John Mozeliak said that payroll will be going up. Where is that money going? Some may go to Nolan Arenado, who seems to be using his opt-out leverage in constructive ways. But would he go somewhere else? Mo also indicated there would be an outside addition at catcher. How surprising was that and is Willson Contreras the answer? Finally the guys get to the coaching changes and what kind of person might fill the void. Come settle in and go over all the news! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals' season ended in the snap of a (jammed) finger and with a whimper, not a bang. With Allen (@amedlock1) away, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Alex (Birds on the Black, @alexcards79) get down to talking about how things ended. Which, being the grumpy old men that they are, leads down the "is this postseason expansion bad" road. After that, they discuss Adam Wainwright's Twitter explanation of his rough September and spend some time honoring Bruce Sutter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals were 93-0 entering the ninth inning of a postseason game with a lead of two or more. They were much more known for late rallies than late collapses. Unfortunately, not all this history this season is good and Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) are here to sift the the rubble of that ninth inning. How much blame goes to Oli Marmol? Should Ryan Helsley have notified the bench sooner about his finger? What sort of situation does that put the Cards in for the rest of the series, which hopefully is more than one game? The guys talk about all of that, plus the end of the regular season and the curious case of the reliever extension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices