Wednesdays With Walton podcasts

[gscottar]

Interesting you say that Nigel. I had read reports of that kind of behavior from him back when that trade happened. I think it was discussed on the Member Board back in the winter as well. Hopefully the kid will continue to mature because he does seem to have some physical skills.

[AlbertTheMachine]

Late to listen, but I enjoyed the episode this week. Really good discussion on Doyle and sounds exciting if he is starting to put things together.

Deniel Ortiz is a guy I would like to hear Kyle and Brian’s thoughts on. I am quite high on him, but I don’t have the time to watch the minors games to evaluate myself. But I am curious if the contact gains look real and if his defense is holding up at 3B.

[Brian Walton]

Ortiz was already on my list, so we should discuss him this week.

Thank you for listening/watching!

[cardsfan64]

Any chance Mendoza will get a call up? Good numbers at AAA, but at 26, the time would have to be now! I believe he will be a free agent at the end of the year, unless he signs a one year deal with the Cards. Appreciate your thoughts.

[Brian Walton]

For Mendoza to get a chance, it would take another IL move on the StL infield. That seemed highly unlikely a week ago, before the rash of injuries. It would also require that none of the three currently shelved (Winn, JJ and Jordan) would be ready to come back before the season ends.

A week ago, I said it was very, very low odds. Now, his chances are improved, but it still depends on others.

[Brian Walton]

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— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) September 2, 2026

[AlbertTheMachine]

I realize STL fans don’t like Kroenke for good reasons, but him buying the Angels and Moreno no longer being an owner is good for the sport. Moreno was such a bad owner.

I will finish the rest of the episode later, but I do agree with Kyle it makes no sense to let Winn and JJ play hurt especially when the team isn’t in contention.

[AlbertTheMachine]

Thanks for going over Baez and Ortiz. It was very good to hear Kyle’s thoughts on Ortiz’s defense. It sounds like he may not be a viable 3B without some work, but the bat should be able to play in my opinion somewhere.

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