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As spring training games close in, Daniel (@C70) takes the time to talk all things Cardinals over with Jason Hill (@JPHill_Cards). The guys talk about the quiet winter, what it was like for Jason not to worry over budget spreadsheets, and where the Cardinals have gone wrong (and where they've gone right!) over the last few years. It's a great overview of what's going on with the Birds on the Bat so come on in and grab a seat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Allen (@amedlock1) closing in on the start of baseball season, Daniel (@C70) is joined by St. Louis Post-Dispatch columnist Lynn Worthy for a chat. They talk about Lynn's background and how being a columnist will differ from being a beat writer, then get into the state of the Cardinals. How is the return of Arenado going to affect things? Is there conflict between "runway" and having veterans in the rotation? How will the roster change throughout the season? All that and more, so come give it a listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've watched the Cardinals in the last two decades, you know Jim "the Cat" Hayes (@RegionalTVCat). His dedication to regional cable journalism with a self-deprecating air has made him a legend in St. Louis. He drops by the Musial booth, as it were, to talk with Daniel (@C70) about how to prepare for a season, what players he's interested in watching, and how he thinks things might shake out in 2025. There's also discussion about the managers he's worked with, how he got the only Chaim Bloom quote last spring, and what it was like this winter as Bally's became FanDuel. There's a little talk about one of his co-workers that was in the news this week as well, so come in and join the chat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rain or shine, activity or not, if it's closing in on spring training it means it's time for Katie Woo (@katiejwoo) to stop by the show. Daniel (@C70) and Katie talk about her new podcast and the bravery that she recently showed on there plus how Trevor Rosenthal got added to the mix. Then they spend time on the surprisingly quiet winter, talking about what the Cards haven't done as well as what this team will look like in 2025. Who is the face of the team at the end of the year? How will the roster shake out? All that and much more in a fun conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Allen (@amedlock1) still out on assignment, Daniel (@C70) gets a chance to talk all things Cardinals with Matt Pauley of KMOX (@MattPauleyOnAir). With Matt's background in Milwaukee, the guys talk first about the passing of Bob Uecker, then get into the St. Louis team. What did going out on the Cardinal Caravan tell Matt about the team and the fanbase? Will we hear much from Chaim Bloom this summer? Why are the Cardinals going to arbitration over such small amounts? All that plus some talk about John Stuper from Richard (@remembirds)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a special show this week as Daniel (@C70) welcomes in St. Louis legend Bernie Miklasz (@b_miklasz) to the show for the first time with Allen (@amedlock1) unavoidably detained with AD duties. The guys talk about Bernie's embrace of podcasting as well as writing and how his radio background informs his approach. Then they tackle the cold Cardinal winter, weaving in recent Cardinal history as they look at the problems of the team before wrapping up by discussing some of the current players on the squad. Plus Rich (@remembirds) brings us some Dizzy Dean knowledge. It's a full and fun show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know how, when there's a snow on the ground, everything is just remarkably still and quiet? Yeah, that's the sound of the Cardinals this offseason. It might be a quiet winter but that doesn't mean Daniel (@C70) can't find ways to discuss it with long-time foil Brenden Schaeffer (@bschaeffer12). There's a lot of talk about the Arenado situation, of course, but also whether the team truly believes they can walk the compete/develop line, whether they are being too dramatic about payroll, and how exciting the team actually could be in 2025. Plus there's a little podcasting shop talk and we've got another history moment from Richard (@remembirds)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 11 of the show starts off the way many of them have, with Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) breaking things down with Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat. In a wide-ranging conversation, the guys talk about why 2024 seems to feel just as bad as 2023 even though it wasn't, what things may look like with or without Nolan Arenado, Jeff's guess for a free agent signing, and thoughts about the younger players. Plus they discuss whether John Mozeliak is getting a little less guarded in his final year and whether the team messaging is changing. All that and much more as we start 2025! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a quiet winter but Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) couldn't let the year finish up without one more episode. The guys deal with the Nolan Arenado talk, wondering if he actually will be a Cardinal in 2025. Should they move him just to free up salary? What happens if he's still with the club come spring? The guys also talk about the youth movement, discussing players that should be in line for a contract extension. Plus they weigh in on the holiday topic of fruitcake, which is obviously bigger than anything else. Plus Richard (@remembirds) brings us talk about Roger Maris! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After an enjoyable holiday break, Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) are back at it again, even if there isn't just a lot of Cardinal news to break down. There have been some front office hires since the last show. What does where they came from tell us about the approach of the front office? There's also been some buzz around Nolan Arenado and Ryan Helsley, but not in the way we initially thought. Will they both be back next year? Plus a little discussion of the Winter Meetings and another history moment from Richard Bray (@remembirds). Give it a listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the first week of November, it was a newsy week for the St. Louis Cardinals. GM meetings will do that, I guess. The Cardinals announced that Willson Contreras was moving to a 1B/DH role as well as his desire to stay in St. Louis. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) discuss the ramifications of this news. What does it mean for the catching position? Will it be more 1B or DH for Contreras? Is this an offshoot of the new focus on development? Sonny Gray is also reported to want to stay--is that a surprise? Nolan Arenado, apparently, is open to moving on. If that happens, how will we remember the Goldnado era? Are they Cardinal Hall of Famers? Finally, blackouts seem to be done in the St. Louis market with the new agreement with FanDuel Sports Midwest. And there was much rejoicing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The calendar (if not the weather) has flipped to November and another baseball season is fully behind us with the crowning of a new World Series Champion. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) spend a little time on the Series before diving into the Cardinals news of the week, the declining of options. Lance Lynn, Kyle Gibson, and Keynan Middleton all enter the free agent market. Is that a surprise? Does it tell us anything? What are we to make, if anything, from the waiver claim of Roddery Munoz from the Marlins? Is there any chance the Cards offer Paul Goldschmidt the qualifying offer? Plus trade talk and another history moment from @remembirds! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the fact they aren't playing, it was kind of a busy week for the St. Louis Cardinals. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) are here to talk about the new additions after first talking about last night's Game 1 of the World Series. Jon Jay and Brant Brown are new coaches while Willie McGee shifts to an advisor role. Is it a good thing Jay is returning or does it go to the insular nature the club is supposed to be breaking free from? What role does Skip Schmaker play in all this? Will Rob Cerfolio bring in more folks from Cleveland or branch out with his hires? All this plus another look back at history (and a very timely one after last night!) with @remembirds! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Call us C-3PO because we're telling you the odds. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) kick off what might be a fairly quiet winter by talking about their impressions of what the Cardinals are going to do. Is "reset" truly the right word? Can the Cardinals have a similar record next year? How much would our impressions of things change if Ryan Helsley had been healthy in the 2022 postseason? Then they get into the percentages--how likely is it that people like Helsley, Sonny Gray, and Nolan Arenado are traded? All that and another History Harkback to a great moment in Cardinal playoff history from @remembirds! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Changing titles. Changing focus. Changing broadcasts? This week brought more changes (or at least promises of changes) than some seasons do in St. Louis. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) walk through their thoughts about the big end of season press conference. Is "reset" really the wrong word to use? Are we sure the Cardinals won't be competitive next year? Will any of the big contracts hang around? All of that, discussions about the dismissal of Turner Ward and the potential of a change in broadcast options, and the first History Harkback (we'll keep working on the name) by @remembirds! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the season winds down, some intrigue is heating up. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) spend a little time congratulating Ryan Helsley on setting the team save record before diving into the in-depth article released by Katie Woo at The Athletic Friday. From all indications, a change is going to come and perhaps as soon as Monday we'll find out more about it. The guys sort through the story, talking about the lack of minor league coordinators, the idea that there's just one pot of money that covers everything, what the new role of Chaim Bloom may be, and a lot more. What does this mean for Paul Goldschmidt? Do they have to eat some contracts just to chart this new direction? What does this mean for our winter podcasts? All of this and much more on this week's outing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the loss on Friday night, the Cardinals clinched something that has become all too common in St. Louis--no October baseball. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) use that fact as a jumping off point for a good conversation. What sort of changes can and will come this winter? What sort of signs should we look for that things are not business as usual? Could Oli Marmol stay or does he have to go regardless of whether he deserves it? Should the Cardinals retrench or reboot for 2025? All this and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Allen (@amedlock1) "on assignment", as they say in the radio biz, Daniel (@C70) brought in Mr. Reliable Alex Crisafulli (@alexcards79) to cover the innings gap. The Cardinals dropped the first two in Toronto and have fallen back to .500. Will they finish the year on the positive side of the ledger? What kind of changes should be made and do the DeWitts care about the luster that is being lost from the organization? Should we treat all hitters that succeed elsewhere the same? What do you do about this offense? Plus Alex brings us a Cardinal from the past to reminisce about! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's more fun to talk about winning baseball than losing baseball, but at this point in the season it's hard for Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) to think it means much more than window dressing. The guys talk about the week that was while also talking about changes that are coming. The first domino fell Friday with the announcement that Gary Larocque would not be returning to his role as Director of Player Development. What does that mean for the offseason? How important is that job for the success of the Cardinals? The guys also talked about whether the Cardinals should or would bring back Paul Goldschmidt and what's going on in center field. A nice morning conversation that we hope you enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a week when the Cardinals kinda undid their trade deadline, Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) get together to talk about what happened and what's next. Could this team be more interesting in September now that the trifecta of Jordan Walker, Masyn Winn, and Victor Scott II are set to play every day? (Or will Michael Siani throw a wrench in that?) While there were other reasons for the departures of Shawn Armstrong and Tommy Pham, what sort of message does that send to the fanbase and is there any sort of plan? Should a seemingly resurgent Paul Goldschmidt be considered for a return? And is the ownership getting the message of an empty stadium? All that and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices