Locked On Cardinals - Daily Podcast On The St. Louis Cardinals
1,058 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★ - 55 ratingsLocked On Cardinals podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the St. Louis Cardinals and Major League Baseball. Hosted by JD Hafron, the Locked On Cardinals podcast provides your daily Cardinals fix with expert, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Cardinals franchise. Locked On Cardinals takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Cardinals locker room and all over MLB. The Locked On Cardinals podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.
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Division Day: Reds & Cardinals
March 10, 2021 13:33 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBIt's the second installment of Division Day! Jeff Carr joins the show to help break down the Reds-Cardinals series this season. Lucas is high on the Reds' offense but low on their pitching so Jeff sheds light on Cincinnati's staff while Lucas does the same on the Cardinals' staff. They discuss who the better third baseman is, as well as breakout candidates for each team. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtba...
Carlos Martinez Takes a Step in the Right Direction
March 10, 2021 02:07 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBIt's performances like today that keep Carlos Martinez in the running for the 5th spot in the rotation. He pitched 3 scoreless innings against the Mets followed by scoreless innings from Alex Reyes and Genesis Cabrera. After the news of Reyes is sticking in the bullpen and Miles Mikolas might not be ready for opening day, Martinez stepped up. Also on the show today, Lucas shares his thoughts on Justin Williams and Austin Dean as that battle has become an intriguing one in camp. Support Us B...
Another Day, Another Tie
March 08, 2021 22:31 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBFor the third time this ST, the St. Louis Cardinals have ended their game in a tie. While it's not "real" baseball yet, there are definitely some things to pay attention to. KK Kim has NOT been impressive in his 2 starts, while Adam Wainwright has impressed more than we was expected to. Tyler O'Neill seems to have found his stroke, if he can produce this lineup gets a jolt of power. Lucas also discusses Tommy Edman, the impressive pitching, John Gant and more on today's show! Support Us By ...
The Carlos Martinez Dilemma
March 05, 2021 14:56 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBThere's no sugar coating it, Carlos Martinez got ROCKED last night against the Houston Astros. While it's only one spring training, start, The questions still must be asked: What are the Cardinals going to do with him? It's too early to give up on him for 2021, but not too early to think of replacements. Lucas names three guys, 2 obvious ones and 1 you may not think of, to replace Martinez as the 5th starter. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that...
What to Make of the Cardinals' 1-0-2 Record
March 04, 2021 17:59 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBAfter the 3 Spring Training games, the Cardinals are 1-0-2. What is there to be excited about/worried about? Be excited about the pitching of Thomas Parsons, John Gant, Daniel Ponce de Leon, Adam Wainwright and more! Be excited about Tommy Edman's fast start and Nolan Arenado's solid contact. Be *slightly* worried about rest of offense getting of to par or subpar starts and KK Kim's ugly outing yesterday. All that said, you also have to keep your head about you since it's only 3 games into s...
Division Day: Cubs & Cardinals
March 03, 2021 07:24 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBIt's one of the best rivalries in all of sports, so many memories, so much heartbreak and so much joy. Sean Sears joins the show for the first Division Day of 2021. He and Lucas share the expectations for each club heading into 2021, then take a deep dive into positional breakdowns. Who's better at the hot corner, Kris Bryant or Nolan Arenado? Who's the better first baseman, Paul Goldschmidt or Anthony Rizzo? These questions and more are answered on the show, as well as Sean and Lucas predic...
NL Central Roundtable Part 2
March 02, 2021 06:20 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBIt's time for part two of the NL Central roundtable discussion! Sean, Jeff, Lucas, Ethan and Jake talk prospects, win totals and take bold predictions on their teams. While the Pirates have the highest ranked prospects, the Cardinals and Brewers have the highest hopes for 2021. Jeff and Lucas create some beef about who's the best third basemen in the division is while Sean and Jake talk two under the radar players on the Cubs and Brewers who could make a major impact in 2021. Support Us By ...
Baseball is BACK + NL Central Roundtable Part One
March 01, 2021 06:04 - 26 minutes - 24 MBBaseball is officially BACK!! Despite the St. Louis Cardinals and Washington Nationals ending their game in a tie, there is a lot to take away from game one. Jack Flaherty's underwhelming start, the excellence of John Gant and Alex Reyes, the reception Nolan Arenado received and the fact that the starting outfield went 3-6. Lucas gives his short thoughts on the game and then it's part one of the NL Central Roundtable! All 5 hosts of the NL Central teams got together to record a massive cross...
Zach Silver Joins The Show
February 26, 2021 06:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBNew Cardinal beat writer Zach Silver of MLB.com joins the show to discuss Cardinal baseball. They hit it all, from Jack Flaherty being named the opening day starter to who closes, from what Nolan Arenado means to the lineup and what expectations are for Dylan Carlson and more! Zach and Lucas also give their prediction on the win total for the 2021 season. LOTS more in the last episode of the offseason before Grapefruit League opens up on Sunday. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built ...
Jack Flaherty, More Pitching and Albert Pujols
February 25, 2021 19:12 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBJack Flaherty has been named the opening day starter for the St. Louis Cardinals. Flaherty is the obvious choice as he is the best of an already really good rotation. Despite not having big-time names, the rotation/pitching staff could carry St. Louis deep into the postseason. Lucas talks on his love of the pitching staff and shares an interview with Peter Bukowski of Locked on Today about what Albert Pujols means to this generation. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built B...
What Does 2021 Have In Store For Matt Carpenter?
February 23, 2021 18:07 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBMatt Carpenter has had a fine career for the St. Louis Cardinals, but for the first time since 2012 his starting spot is not a guarantee. With the offseason acquisition of Nolan Arenado, the 35-year-old is a man without a position. On today's show, Lucas breaks down how Carpenter might find playing time and what he thinks his fit is on this current roster. Also discussed is the new format of the show starting March 1 and the Albert Pujols retirement confusion of last night. Support Us By Su...
Hope Springs Eternal
February 19, 2021 06:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBSpring Training is officially here! The Cardinals' pitchers and catchers have reported and workouts have begun. While there's a long time before April 1, even a long time before February 28, there are things to be hopeful about as a Cardinal fan. Nolan Arenado is on top of that list. Lucas gives a general breakdown of what the roster could look like on opening day, discussing Nolan Gorman's transition to second, where does Matt Carpenter fit and how the plethora of closer options is a good t...
Mailbag Wednesday (Also, Pitchers/Catchers Report TODAY)
February 17, 2021 06:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBIt's a glorious day, as pitchers and catchers get to report to Spring Training today! While the future is widely unknown, we can be happy that baseball is on the way back. On today's show, Lucas answers your questions you submitted online! Questions such as when could the Cards be legit WS contenders, who should the Cards continue to pursue and more! The Machine- Albert Pujols - is also discussed today. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes...
What Reunions In St. Louis Could Be Fun?
February 15, 2021 06:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBReunions with old teams seem to be popular this offseason, Paxton to Seattle, Davis/Holland to Kansas City and Archer to Tampa Bay to name a few, so Lucas picks four ex-Cardinals to talk about. 3 outfielders that could provide some boost the current Cardinal outfield, and one first basemen that is just fun to think about. The non-roster invitees are discussed, as well as the Jack Flaherty arbitration case. Spring Training is almost here, so Lucas is excited about that as well! Support Us By ...
Breaking Down Bad PECOTA Projections
February 12, 2021 19:26 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBPECOTA came out with their annual projections for the upcoming baseball season and they were... not good. From the Mets winning 96 games to the Cardinals playing .500 ball there are a lot of problems with this list. Lucas breaks those problems down, gives his thoughts and also looks at projections for specific Cardinals. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get ...
BONUS EPISODE – Locked On Today – The only 20 minutes you need to be prepared for the day in sports.
February 12, 2021 18:41 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBThe latest from Atlanta where they are getting ready to host an NBA All-Star game that players don't want and fans are confused over. LeBron James sends the Lakers into overtime against the Thunder. The Suns ended the Milwaukee Bucks win streak. Karl-Anthony Towns returned for the first time since contracting COVID-19. A 5-team trade in the WNBA. Are the Jets the most interesting NFL team this offseason? Plus, Can the Vikings pull off what the Buccaneers did? It's the Q of the day. Learn mo...
More on Yadi + What A Lineup Could Look Like
February 11, 2021 18:26 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBLucas takes a look at more of the positive side of the Yadier Molina signing today- it's all about the intangibles. The relationships he has with the pitchers speaks volumes as to why he re-signed with the Cardinals. This also, for the most part, solidifies the starting 9 for St. Louis. What does an opening day lineup look like? Two things are certain, Goldy and Arenado will be 3-4 and the outfield has more question marks than the infield. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar B...
Yadi: "I'm Back"
February 09, 2021 13:37 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBIn a Michael Jordan-like announcement, St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina has announced he is back with the Cardinals. Reports are the deal is a 1 year, $9 million contract. While Molina is a future Hall of Famer, this move still comes with negatives. The positives are Molina will (most likely) retire in a Cardinal uniform, it's not a multiyear contract and he is able to use his intangibles with the Cardinals for another year. Some negatives are the production is going to be a questio...
Dexter Fowler Has Been Traded, Now What?
February 05, 2021 06:38 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBIn a surprising and unexpected move, the Cardinals have traded Dexter Fowler to the Los Angeles Angels for player to be named later or cash. This move isn't necessarily a salary dump - Cardinals still paying $12.75 million of Fowler's contract - so it begs the question: why did St. Louis trade him? Was it just to give the young outfielders more opportunities? Or does this mean more moves are coming? Possibilities include a Marcell Ozuna reunion or adding a pitcher like Jake Odorizzi. The las...
Arenado's Presser Reaction
February 03, 2021 18:33 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBNolan Arenado had his first press conference (over zoom) on Tuesday, so Lucas shares his thoughts and reactions. It was an overwhelmingly positive reaction from the fans, and the press conference focused highly on the posititves. There aren't many (if any) negatives from this deal, so that makes sense. There are 4 clips from the presser about Nolan's fit with St. Louis, how he doesn't plan on leaving, how John Mozeliak might not be done and Nolan's relationship with current/former Cardinals....
Blockbuster for Arenado is OFFICIAL
February 02, 2021 06:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBIt's official, Nolan Arenado is a St. Louis Cardinal! The deal was approved by MLB and the MLBPA Monday evening. The eight-time Gold Glove winner will be wearing Cardinal Red in 2021. The return package was worse than initially reported, as zero top-100 prospects are heading back to Colorado. The highest rated prospect in the Cardinal system in this deal is third basemen Elehuris Montero (No. 8). With the Rockies paying Arenado's contract in 2021, the Cardinals are essentially getting a free...
Blockbuster for Arenado is OFFICIAL
February 02, 2021 06:00 - 21 minutesIt's official, Nolan Arenado is a St. Louis Cardinal! The deal was approved by MLB and the MLBPA Monday evening. The eight-time Gold Glove winner will be wearing Cardinal Red in 2021. The return package was worse than initially reported, as zero top-100 prospects are heading back to Colorado. The highest rated prospect in the Cardinal system in this deal is third basemen Elehuris Montero (No. 8). With the Rockies paying Arenado's contract in 2021, the Cardinals are essentially getting a free ...
One Team's Happiness is Another's Sadness
February 01, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBIt's crossover time as Ryan Ladika of Locked On Rockies joins the show to discuss the Nolan Arenado trade. In a lenghy discussion, Ryan and Lucas talk about this trade from a ton of different angle. The different reaction of Rockies' fans and Cardinal fans, what this means for the future of the Rockies, where does Arenado fit in the Cardinal lineup and more! Ryan isn't optimistic for Colorado's future, whereas Lucas thinks this moves sets the Cardinals up for NL Central dominance for a handf...
Nolan Arenado is a ST. LOUIS CARDINAL
January 30, 2021 13:59 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBIt's finally happening: Nolan Arenado is a ST. LOUIS CARDINAL. This has been rumored for the past couple offseasons, but the Cardinals have finally got it done. The trade is extremely complex due to the opt out and the no-trade clause, but everything is expected to be completed by Monday. This team just went from NL Central contenders to NL Central favorites and legit postseason contenders. To say Lucas is thrilled is an understatement. After an offseason of eh for St. Louis, the fanbase has...
Wainwright is BACK!!
January 29, 2021 06:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBThe St. Louis Cardinals have re-signed Adam Wainwright! Finally, the Cardinals have made a move, their first MLB-level move of the offseason. Wainwright's one year deal could earn him $8 million dollars with incentives, as he takes an incentive-based deal for the third season in a row. This is a major win for the Cardinals' front office, and they have the fan base somewhat excited about Cardinal baseball again. Lucas also discusses the late-night news that the Cardinals and Rockies have been...
No One Voted to Hall of Fame, and That's Ok
January 27, 2021 20:10 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBThe Hall of Fame vote has passed, and no one was elected. The 2021 ceremony will still go on, with Derek Jeter, Larry Walker, Ted Simmons and Marvin Miller being elected in 2020. The top three vote getters this year were Curt Schilling, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens. Schilling has created a schism between himself and the writers, which is a big reason he's not getting voted in. Lucas also discusses Scott Rolen's surge in numbers and how 2022 might be his year to get in. Learn more about yo...
Mailbag Part Two: What Could the Rotation Look Like Without Waino?
January 26, 2021 16:34 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBFinishing up the batch of questions you sent in last week, Lucas discusses the starting rotation in 2021 for the Cardinals. If Adam Wainwright leaves or retires, then who is starting in 2021? The three guarantees are Jack Flaherty, KK Kim and Miles Mikolas. Behind them, the Cardinals have some options. Lucas also discusses who Dylan Carlson is competing with for Rookie of the Year and if Lane Thomas fits in the Cardinal lineup. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a...
Mailbag Part One: Where's Carlson Playing and Who Is Stepping Up?
January 22, 2021 20:30 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBYou all submitted some great questions for Lucas to answer, the first one being where is Dylan Carlson going to play on opening day? This question has a couple of different layers to it, as maybe the Cardinals make some moves to free up some outfield space. Maybe the DH is in the NL, opening up some playing time. Bottom line, Carlson will be an everyday player in 2021, regardless of what position he's playing. Lucas wraps up the show by giving his prediction on who is going to step up in 202...
Stove Remains Ice Cold For Cards
January 20, 2021 06:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBMore free agent signings in the past number of days for teams like the Blue Jays and Los Angeles Angels has Lucas frustrated. The St. Louis Cardinals are yet to make any major-league-level signings or trades as Spring Training draws ever nearer. While this team might be able to compete for a NL Central title in 2021, this team as it stands will have a very tough time in October. Lucas does a rare rant of an episode as he explains his frustration with the Cardinals' front office. Support Us ...
Molina Might Retire While Mike Shannon IS Retiring
January 18, 2021 05:04 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBTwo Cardinal legends are in the news this week, one for announcing his retirement and one for announcing he would consider retiring. Cardinal catcher Yadier Molina said he would "consider retirement" if he wasn't given the right offer. Meanwhile, Mike Shannon will stop broadcasting games after this season, his 50th in the Cardinal broadcast booth. Lucas reflects on the two legends, and shares why it might be better for the Cardinals if Yadi retires. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Bu...
Arbitration Breakdown
January 15, 2021 18:43 - 18 minutes - 17 MBThe St. Louis Cardinals have signed contracts with Alex Reyes and Harrison Bader, avoiding arbitration with both of them. Reyes will get $900,000 while Bader will get $2 million in 2021. The Reyes deal could be a steal if he pitches to his skill level, while the Cardinals are betting on Bader to have a fantastic year. St. Louis also signed No. 47 international prospect Adari Grant. Finally, Lucas discusses what DJ Lemahieu's deal could mean for Kolten Wong. Support Us By Supporting Our Spon...
Locked On Mizzou Crossover
January 13, 2021 16:44 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBIt's a Locked On Crossover as John Miller of Locked On Mizzou joins the show! John and Lucas talk college during a pandemic and whether or not Mizzou fans realize how good the football team was this season. They also discuss how baseball might being losing a sense of emotion in the sport. And it wouldn't be a LOC show without some Yadier Molina talk! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo co...
Mini Mailbag Tuesday On Peralta and the Slow Central
January 12, 2021 16:52 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBOn today's show, Lucas answers YOUR questions! Is David Peralta a good fit for the St. Louis Cardinals? Would he rather trade for Peralta or Andrew Benintendi? And why aren't the Cardinals taking advantage of a weak NL Central? It's also a good thing that the commissioner (yes, Rob Manfred did something good) announced that Spring Training is officially on schedule and there is a 162-game season planned for 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sean Sears Breaks Down Darvish, Cubs and NL Central (Part Two)
January 08, 2021 18:23 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBIn part two of Sean Sears and Lucas' conversation, they talk about the weakened NL Central. With the division looking at a down year, what teams are most capable to take advantage? Does Lorenzo Cain coming back help the Brewers enough? Are the Reds losing too much to remain competitive? Lucas and Sean come to the conclusion that the Cubs and Cardinals might be the favorites to win the division right now. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tas...
Sean Sears Breaks Down Darvish, Cubs and NL Central (Part One)
January 06, 2021 07:45 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBIn the first part of a two-part release, Sean Sears of Locked On Cubs joins the show to give the Cubs perspective on the Yu Darvish trade. Chicago gave up the Cy-Young runner-up and his personal catcher for a solid start and four "lottery tickets," as Sean likes to call them. The bottom line is that the return was a little weak, and it has Sean worried on what the return for a Kris Bryant or Javier Baez might be. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar ...
Spring Training is On Schedule, and Cards in Best Shape to Win Division
January 04, 2021 06:16 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBThe first show of 2021 has some good news to share! MLB is reportedly "likely" to start Spring Training and the regular season on time, which is a good thing for the sport. Yes, there will be unforeseen problems come up, but for the league to come out and say this is a huge win for the sport. Also, the Cardinals came in at No. 12 in mlb.com's first power rankings. While this is just middle of the pack, they are the highest-ranked NL Central team and St. Louis is in the best shape to win the ...
New Year's Resolutions for the Cardinals
December 31, 2020 08:40 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MB2020 is FINALLY coming to an end. On the final show of this unbearable year, Lucas gives his three New Year's Resolutions for the St. Louis Cardinals. Resolution number one is to SIGN SOMEBODY to help improve this team. Resolution number two is to improve the slugging numbers for the team. And Resolution number three is to continue the pitching success. Here's to better times in 2021! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar...
Mailbag Part Two: Why Aren't the Cardinals Doing Anything?
December 30, 2020 06:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBWith the San Diego Padres making a flurry of moves in the last 3-4 days, the Cardinals still are yet to do just about anything. This has the Cardinal fanbase wondering, what is going on? What's the wait? Lucas takes a look at the questions you submitted and gives an unfortunate answer. Don't expect the Cardinals to make any moves anytime soon. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LO...
Mailbag Part One: What Happened in San Diego?
December 29, 2020 05:42 - 17 minutes - 16 MBThe San Diego Padres just got a whole lot better. All happening in the span of two days, the Padres acquired Blake Snell from the Tampa Bay Rays and Yu Darvish from the Chicago Cubs. And they did all of that without giving up too much prospect talent. The question has to be raised, are the Cardinals doing enough to stay competitive? In the NL Central, sure they are. But for a World Series ring? probably not. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that ...
Baseball Has Problem and Lucas Defends his Mike Shildt take
December 23, 2020 20:07 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBIt's episode 100 for Lucas!! The baseball offseason is extremely slow and painful, and in a time when it's already losing popularity, that's a major problem for the sport. Lucas also defends his take on Mike Shildt being a good manager and a good fit for this team. Shildt is a guy who is huge on communication and being close with his players, which resonates with them. While his decision making needs to improve, Shildt isn't as bad of a manager as people think. Support Us By Supporting Our ...
Brebbia Leaves, and Shildt Talked to the Media
December 22, 2020 07:38 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBThe St. Louis Cardinals will be down a bullpen arm in 2021 as John Brebbia signed a 1-year, $800,000 contract with the San Francisco Giants. Brebbia is coming off Tommy John surgery, but that's no reason to let him walk for a cheap price. Lucas also discusses the small rumor of the Kansas City Rumors being interested in Adam Wanwright, and he gives a semi hit take on Cardinal manager Mike Shildt. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like...
Prospect Talk With Aram Leighton
December 21, 2020 17:57 - 26 minutesAram Leighton of Locked On MLB Prospects joins the show to discuss Dylan Carlson and Ivan Herrera! When it comes to Carlson, should the Cardinals look more to the slow start or the fast finished? Leighton says Carlson struggling but then figuring things out is something he's accustomed to in the minor leagues. With the Molina situation casting a sea of doubt on the Cardinals, what can Ivan Herrera bring to the table, and when will he be MLB ready? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built ...
Prospect Talk With Aram Leighton
December 21, 2020 17:57 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBAram Leighton of Locked On MLB Prospects joins the show to discuss Dylan Carlson and Ivan Herrera! When it comes to Carlson, should the Cardinals look more to the slow start or the fast finished? Leighton says Carlson struggling but then figuring things out is something he's accustomed to in the minor leagues. With the Molina situation casting a sea of doubt on the Cardinals, what can Ivan Herrera bring to the table, and when will he be MLB ready? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Buil...
Starting Pitching Part Two
December 18, 2020 20:31 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBThe Cardinals have a lot of starting pitching depth, and two of their "guarantees" for next year's rotation are KK Kim and Miles Mikolas. With Mikolas, the question is will he be more like his 2018 self or his 2019 self in 2021? A healthy offseason is helpful, but what do the stats have to say? For Kim, the question is will he regress just like Mikolas did after the league gets a better look at him? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes l...
Starting Pitching Part One
December 17, 2020 18:01 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBIt's no secret the Cardinals have a lot of pitching. All of that pitching was a large reason as to why they made the postseason in 2020. With all of the depth they have, there are going to be around 7-10 people going for 3 open rotation spots. Lucas breaks down a few names to keep your eye on, such as Carlos Martinez, Daniel Ponce de Leon and Austin Gomber. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use...
Keeping An Open Mind On Knizner
December 16, 2020 18:07 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBYadier Molina returning to the St. Louis Cardinals is far from a guarantee. His replacement will have a burden on their hands, and it will be a tall task to replace #4 behind the plate. That said, fans shouldn't be too sad if Andrew Knizner is given the reigns next season. Despite a lack of MLB success, Knizner has done nothing but hit at the minor league level and has improved defensively year after year. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that t...
Are the Cardinals Moving Too Slow?
December 15, 2020 20:32 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBIt's mid-December and the Cardinals are yet to make any major roster moves. The question has to be asked, are the Cardinals moving too slow and being left behind? There have already been two outfielders off the board. This is largely due to the priority of keeping Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina. Is this too much of a priority for the Cardinals? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo cod...
Mailbag on Molina
December 14, 2020 06:22 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBLucas takes a look at your questions/comments/complaints/concerns on the Yadier Molina contract issue. While everyone has an opinion, this is not a cut-and-dry issue. There are countless factors to keep in mind and it is not simple to figure out if the Cardinals should re-sign the All-Star. Some factors are the price tag on him, the fans' opinion, the stats, the intangibles and how much money can you invest into Molina without sacrificing other areas to improve? Support Us By Supporting Our...
The Difficult Yadi Conversation
December 11, 2020 18:09 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBIt's been reported that the Cardinals and Yadier Molina are no where close on a contract as both sides look to come back together for 2021. This has sparked a heated discussion among the St. Louis Cardinals' fans, and Lucas gives his take on today's show. It is not as cut and dry as some make it seem, as the stats and intangible factors must both be taken into account. Also, the blame game needs to stop being played: both sides need to come together to figure it out. A question Lucas has is,...
Waino's Incredible Honor and Recap of News
December 10, 2020 06:36 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBAdam Wainwright won the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award this week, and Lucas shares his thought on the incredible honor. Waino continues the trend of Cardinals winning the award, bringing the phrase, "Cardinal Way," a new meaning. Lucas also recaps the week in MLB news, giving his thoughts on Raisel Iglesias leaving the division, the Lance Lynn/Tony La Russa reunion and Carlos Santana to Kansas City. The St. Louis Cardinals also announced their 4 MiLB teams for 2021. (Apologies for the au...