# Cardinal Rumors: 07/27/2022

- Link: https://www.nyrdcast.com/cardinal-rumors-07-27-2022/
- Published: 2022-07-27T12:05:19-05:00
- Author: Eugene Tierney

The Cardinals are tied to a lot more rumors this trade deadline then they have in
the last few years. Here’s where everyone stands

**[Juan Soto](https://www.baseball-reference.com/search/search.fcgi?pid=sotoju01,soto--004jua&search=Juan+Soto&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral)**

Everyone is pretty much in play.

[Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat](https://www.bnd.com/sports/mlb/st-louis-cardinals/article263852487.html)
has heard [Nolan Gorman](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/gormano01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral)
is the centerpiece of the Cardinals offer so they don’t have to move multiple top
prospects in [Jordan Walker](https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=walker000jor&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral)
and [Masyn Winn](https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=winn--000mas&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral).
By including Gorman, the Cardinals would be handing shortstop back to [Paul DeJong](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/dejonpa01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral)
and [Tommy Edman](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/e/edmanto01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral)
returning to second; you’d also see more [Brendan Donovan](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/donovbr01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral)
at second on days Edman plays at short. It’s also believed that the Cardinals would
take on [Patrick Corbin](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/corbipa01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral)‘
s $60M contract.

But [Corbin might not be in play](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/07/nationals-trade-rumors-juan-soto-patrick-corbin.html).
The Nats’ GM Mike Rizzo said they don’t want to dilute the return for Soto; by including
Corbin and his salary, the Nationals will not be able to get the same return since
he’s considered a bad contract. Teams would try to lower the asking price by taking
on the additional money. If Corbin is not included, Walker and Winn would have to
be in play.

[Will Leitch of MLB.com](https://www.mlb.com/news/juan-soto-trade-partners-ranked)(
who is a Cardinals fan and co-hosts the [Seeing Red Podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seeing-red/id1562703751))
believes the Cardinals are the 5th most likely team to make a Soto trade; they have
the pieces, but the move doesn’t fit with the history of what John Mozeliak has 
done at the deadline, at least since they traded [Colby Rasmus](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/rasmuco01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral)
for pieces to win the World Series.

The Padres and Dodgers are considered in the mix. Many other teams might be as well;
MLB.com conducted a [poll of MLB Executives about where Soto would land](https://www.mlb.com/news/executives-weigh-in-on-juan-soto-trade-possibilities)
and the Padres and Dodgers were the top 2. The Cardinals were tied for 3rd with 
3 votes, along with the Mariners, Mets, Yankees, and Rays.

**[Frankie Montas](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/montafr02.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral)**

MLB.com released [7 moves that contenders need to make](https://www.mlb.com/news/trades-mlb-playoff-contenders-need-to-make)(
that excluded Soto) and Montas listed for the Cardinals. But it’s bigger then just
Montas and I like the deal. The Cardinals would acquired Montas and catcher [Sean Murphy](https://www.baseball-reference.com/search/search.fcgi?pid=murphse01,murphy010sea&search=Sean+Murphy&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral)
from the A’s for [Matthew Liberatore](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/l/liberma01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral),
Winn, and [Luken Baker](https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=baker-002luk&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral).
It’s a big package to give up, but the Cardinals would finally get production from
their catcher along with lining up [Yadier Molina](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/molinya01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral)‘
s replacement; the jury is out on [Andrew Knizner](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/k/kniznan01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral)
and [Ivan Herrera](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/herreiv01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral),
although a lot of people have turned on Knizner this season.

Montas has been on the Cardinals radar for a while now. He’s been tied to a lot 
of teams, including the Yankees, Dodgers, Braves, Mariners, Twins, Blue Jays, and
Padres.

**The Detroit Tigers**
The Tigers are saying that they would [listen on almost anyone at this point](https://theathletic.com/3450781/2022/07/26/tigers-trade-willingness-tarik-skubal/),
including young pitcher [Tarik Skubal](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/skubata01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral).
Skubal isn’t a free agent until after 2026, so the asking price will be very high;
not Soto high, but probably more then what MLB expected the A’s to get for Montas.
Skubal doesn’t have the track record Montas does; after struggling over his first
2 seasons, he’s dropped his ERA to 3.88, seen his hard hit rate drop while seeing
an increase in ground balls. The Tigers also have relievers [Andrew Chafin](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/chafian01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral),
[Michael Fulmer](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/f/fulmemi01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral),
and [Gregory Soto](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/sotogr01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral)
who could intrigue the team.

No word on if the Cardinals have talked with the Tigers yet.

**[Madison Bumgarner](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/bumgama01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral)
The Diamondbacks are almost certain to throw Bumgarner out there; the team wants
to shed his $37M over the next 2 seasons. Because of the contract, there might not
be many suitors, nor much of a return, unless they eat some money. Bumgarner is 
liked by the Cardinals and [fits the mold of innings eater](https://www.stltoday.com/sports/columns/ben-frederickson/benfred-why-trading-for-madison-bumgarner-would-make-sense-for-cardinals/article_548bf116-30f5-5b4b-ae6d-efffd7eb78da.html),
which is one thing they’ve said they need. A month ago, [Bleacher Report](https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10039679-ranking-madison-bumgarners-potential-landing-spots-amid-trade-rumors)
believed the Cardinals were the 6th best fit for him, but they also cited the return
of [Jack Flaherty](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/f/flaheja01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral)
and emergence of [Andre Pallante](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/p/pallaan01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral)
as reasons for them being that low; since we know Flaherty is out and Pallante is
starting to struggle in the rotation, they are probably in more of a need of him
now.

Arizona could also move [Merrill Kelly](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/k/kellyme01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral),
but the return might be more then that of Bumgarner, but there is also less of a
financial constraint with acquiring Kelly. [Sportsnaut](https://sportsnaut.com/david-peralta-trade-scenarios-2022/)
claims [David Peralta](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/p/peralda01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral)
could be a target for the Cardinals, but I don’t see a fit with the current roster.

**[Luis Castillo](https://www.baseball-reference.com/search/search.fcgi?pid=castilu02,castilu01,castil014lui,castil020lui,castil025lui,castil019lui,castil023lui,castil018lui&search=Luis+Castillo&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral)/
[Tyler Mahle](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/mahlety01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral)**

The Reds are making both pitchers available, but neither should be considered real
options for the Cardinals; the Reds won’t trade there best players to a division
rival, unless they were to get a rumored Soto-like package in return.

**[Willson Contreras](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/contrwi01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral)
See the Castillo/Mahle statement, and replace the Reds with the Cubs, then multiply
the return by 2.

**[Jose Quintana](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/q/quintjo01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral)
I think of all the in division players available, Quintana might be the most realistic;
the Pirates will take players from almost anywhere. The issue here is [the Yankees and White Sox are interested as well](https://fansided.com/2022/07/26/mlb-trade-rumors-juan-soto-ian-happ-jd-martinez/),
along with probably every contender. The Yankees seem like the team that would want
Quintana since he’s a rental and they are still up against [the luxury tax threshold](https://www.spotrac.com/mlb/tax/);
they’ve also have a history of trading some quality players for rentals.

Check back later this week for an updated rumor mill.

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