Redbird Rants

Despite not playing more than 107 games in a season, St. Louis Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera checks in at #98 in MLB Network's Top 100 Players countdown. … [Read more...] about Major piece of Cardinals’ young core voted among best in the game right now

Nolan Arenado has finally been traded by the St. Louis Cardinals, though it appears he may chosen the Arizona Diamondbacks as his eventual destination. … [Read more...] about Cardinals’ trade of Nolan Arenado was ultimately dictated by legendary third baseman

The St. Louis Cardinals traded Nolan Arenado to the Arizona Diamondbacks, but apparently the San Diego Padres were the other heavy suitor. They did not want to take on the $11 million that Arizona did though, so they missed out on him at first base. … [Read more...] about Surprise Nolan Arenado suitor botched trade talks with Cardinals before Arizona deal

On January 14, 2008, the St. Louis Cardinals and Toronto Blue Jays swapped All-Star third basemen when the Jays sent Troy Glaus to the Cardinals for Scott Rolen. … [Read more...] about Cardinals History: St. Louis and Toronto swap All-Star third basemen

The St. Louis Cardinals' Chaim Bloom has a knack for moving players with no-trade clauses and carrying out deals that appear difficult to negotiate, as indicated by his moves of Nolan Arenado, Sonny Gray and Willson Contreras. John Mozeliak can't compare. … [Read more...] about Cardinals’ Chaim Bloom is exhibiting a skill that John Mozeliak could only dream of