Redbird Rants

Though the Nolan Arenado saga came to an end when the third baseman was dealt to the Arizona Diamondbacks, it's apparent that the St. Louis Cardinals had other suitors before Arenado wielded his no-trade clause. … [Read more...] about Nolan Arenado’s no-trade clause hurt the Cardinals until the very end

Chaim Bloom has been open about the St. Louis Cardinals need to catch up to the rest of baseball and then begin to gain their own edges, but they may already have one developed in their ability to keep arms healthy as the rest of baseball scrambles. … [Read more...] about As the Cardinals seek gaining an edge, they may already have one that opponents envy

If Cody Bellinger prices himself out of the Yankees range, New York could be a fit for the Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar in a suprise trade. … [Read more...] about Cardinals could take advantage of Yankees’ desperation with this sneaky trade

The St. Louis Cardinals want to see JJ Wetherholt have a strong spring training, and he now won't be leaving camp for the World Baseball Classic after being told he's not "Korean enough" to play for them. … [Read more...] about Cardinals JJ Wetherholt has quote of the year regarding why he can’t play in WBC

Catchers are starting to fly off the free agent market, and the St. Louis Cardinals should use their depth to capitalize on this hot market. While Ivan Herrera and Rainiel Rodriguez are unlikely to move, maybe Pedro Pages, Jimmy Crooks, or Leonardo Bernal … [Read more...] about Cardinals’ forgotten trade chips could finalize offseason fire sale