Redbird Droppings: Blocked
Not much in the headlines right now for the Cardinals; just more drama in the Nolan Arenado saga. There are also a few rumors around Paul Goldschmidt. And some former Cardinals are on the move.
Cardinals Reduce Spring Roster To 41 By Sending 5 To Minor League Camp
The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that the team has reduced its Spring Training roster to 41 players, sending five players to their minor league camp.
Cardinals Cut 10 To Reduce Spring Roster To 46
The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that the team has reduced its Spring Training roster to 46 players, sending 10 players to their minor league camp.
Cardinals Salary Matrix – 2024 Edition
The 2024 St. Louis Cardinals Salary Matrix is now live. With the offseason in full swing, here is the 2024 Cardinals Salary Matrix. I’ve left 2023 on their for now, but there aren’t buyouts to pay from unexercised options. I have the projected arbitration salaries from MLB Trade Rumors for those going through the arbitration…
Redbird Droppings 11/15/2023: Transactions, Rumors, and A Gold Glove
This week on Redbird Droppings includes a look at the 40-man transactions, rumors on pitchers, and a minor league Gold Glove The Cardinals set their 40-man roster this week, protecting 3 players in the process. Qualifying offers were made, and it could impact what the Cardinals do. Plus who are the Cardinals tied to and…
Cardinals Acquire Riley O’Brien Via Trade And Jared Young Via Waivers
CARDINALS ACQUIRE RHP RILEY O’BRIEN FROM MARINERS FOR CASH CONSIDERATIONS; CLAIM INF/OF JARED YOUNG FROM CUBS ST. LOUIS, Mo., November 6, 2023 – The St. Louis Cardinals announced they have acquired right-handed pitcher Riley O’Brien from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for cash considerations and claimed corner infielder/outfielder Jared Young off waivers from the Chicago…
Redbird Droppings: Transactions, Rumors, an Unhappy Manager, 2023 Awards
This edition of Redbird Droppings touches on recent transactions, rumors, and an unhappy manager. The Cardinals have been busy over the last few days; the roster cleanup as started. They’ve also been tied to a Japanese pitcher. And finally, a former Cardinal could be switching managerial positions if he has his way. Transactions The Cardinals…
Redbird Droppings: Moving Forward For 2023
Redbird Droppings: looking at the rest of the Cardinals season Plus the potential Rule V protection list Now that we are a few weeks away from the trade deadline, what can we expect for the last 5-6 weeks of the season? Probably a lot of bad baseball, but the team can still feel like it…
Monday Afternoon GM: A House Of Cards
Monday Afternoon GM: A look at Willson Contreras and the mess of an organization right now. I don’t even know where to start this week; a 1-5 homestand against the Angels and Tigers will do that to the best of us. The crappy play doesn’t even go into the mess that the organization is in….
Monday Afternoon GM: 30 Games Into Potential Bad History
Monday Afternoon GM looks at the rough start, the minors, and a cause for Jordan Hick’s struggles It’s been tough to write these this season; lost series after lost series. In 30 games this season, the Cardinals are 10-19 (.345%); it’s the first April with a losing record since 2007 and this the worst start…
St. Louis Cardinals 2023 Season Primer
A look at the St. Louis Cardinals for this season, along with key dates for the season Also, roster analysis and top prospects With the 2023 season upon us, it’s time to look at what we have in store for Cardinals. We’ll start with some general information for Opening Day and the rest of the…