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The St. Louis Cardinals are embarking on a soft rebuild, but key players Willson Contreras and Sonny Gray are likely safe. Instead, the team is open to trading third baseman Nolan Arenado, with three years remaining on his complex contract, which includes deferred money and cash from the Colorado Rockies. According to the Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the … [Read more...] about Cardinals Ponder Future of Cornerstone Player Amid Trade Rumors

After missing their second consecutive postseason, the St. Louis Cardinals are parting ways with three players. On Thursday, general manager John Mozeliak told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that the Cardinals will decline the 2025 options for Kyle Gibson, Lance Lynn, or Keynan Middleton. Mozeliak said the decision will give the Cardinals “maximum flexibility” as they begin their … [Read more...] about Cardinals Decline Club Options for Free Agent Pitchers

Yadier Molina, the legendary former St. Louis Cardinals catcher, took a significant step toward his potential future as an MLB manager. This week, the future Hall of Famer was named manager of the Dominican Republic’s Aguilas Cibaeñas, a move that could pave the way for his eventual return to the majors as a skipper. Yadier Molina’s Building Another Resume of His Own Molina was … [Read more...] about Cardinal Great Building Resume for MLB Manager Role in the Future

Former All-Star catcher Willson Contreras is a prime trade candidate for the St. Louis Cardinals this offseason. The team has already announced it is looking to prioritize developing young talent. As part of that, payroll will be cut. A combination of several young catchers in the pipeline and the aging Contreras’ hefty contract makes him likely to be moved this … [Read more...] about Organizational Depth Makes Cardinals All-Star Catcher Prime Trade Candidate

Once the St. Louis Cardinals top prospect, Nolan Gorman likely has one more chance to prove himself to the organization in 2025. Gorman was once the Cardinals No. 2 Prospect, but after three largely disappointing seasons in the big leagues, he finds himself in a precarious position with the club.  Nolan Gorman Facing Possible Last Chance with Cardinals Gorman’s Contract … [Read more...] about 2025 Could Be Former First Rounder’s Last Chance with the Cardinals