Locked On St. Louis Cardinals

Alec Burleson captures the 2025 Silver Slugger Award as the National League's top utility hitter, marking the St. Louis Cardinals' first winner since Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado in 2022. Should the Cardinals build their future around the 26-year-old slugger alongside Masyn Winn?The discussion also covers critical roster decisions ahead of the Rule 5 draft deadline, including which prospects deserve 40-man protection and tough calls on injured pitchers.0:00 Intro0:31 Alec Burleson Wins Silver Slugger Award3:35 Cardinals First Silver Slugger Since 20225:37 Burleson's Strong Second Half Performance8:10 Should Cardinals Build Around Burleson?15:16 Michael Siani Claimed by Atlanta Braves17:48 Zack Thompson's Injury-Plagued Career Ends24:24 Bryan Torres Added to 40-Man Roster26:25 Cardinals Exhibition Game in Springfield AnnouncedFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…