Wednesdays With Walton and Newberry – March 27, 2024

Brian and Blake review how the Cardinals finished spring training by the numbers, highlight three prospects recently cut from camp and recap the six-man Opening Day injured list. Next is the outfield, with Victor Scott and Michael Siani in center, with Brendan Donovan and Alec Burleson in left. Pitching topics include strengths of Matthew Liberatore in the pen and Zack Thompson in the rotation, plus Rule 5 reliever Ryan Fernandez. To close, key minor league names and dates are outlined.

Wednesdays With Walton and Newberry – March 20, 2024

This week, Brian and Blake review how the Cardinals’ system stacks up against the rest of MLB per six major national sources. They discuss Oliver Marmol’s contract extension, standouts in the Spring Breakout Games, including Tink Hence and Joshua Baez, and Tuesday standouts Victor Scott, Riley O’Brien and Kyle Leahy. The discussion shifts to the roster cuts needed over the next week and the potential impact of Keynan Middleton’s injury to other bullpen candidates.

Cardinals Farm System Drops from Consensus Top 10 to Bottom Third

In 12 months, the St. Louis Cardinals system dropped from a top 10 system to the bottom third. Yes, Jordan Walker, Alec Burleson, Matthew Liberatore and Ivan Herrera graduated, but the organization added nine prospects in trade in July. As the NL Central division gap increases, this is the worst showing for the organization in 14 years.

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