[Mort Gage]

The Cubs appear to be starting Colin Rea tomorrow. With him and Mikolas on the hill on a 90° day there could be early fireworks. Now watch it be 2-0.

[Mort Gage]

Woodford didn’t last long in the Cubs’ system

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/07/diamondbacks-to-sign-jake-woodford-to-major-league-deal.html

[Mort Gage]

Thanks for having me, Brian. I used this handle at STLToday, which I left voluntarily. I prefer your moderation standards. I like the respectful discourse and smart Cardinal threads I’ve seen here.

[Mort Gage]

I couldn’t root for the Cards to lose, either, though this series could be a blessing in disguise. I don’t want any potentially valuable future assets sacrificed for a rental in pursuit of a third wildcard I’m not even sure this team could achieve.

[Mort Gage]

I don’t think Burleson will collapse. I see him settling around a .760-.770 OPS. Not bad for a complementary player, but this offense relies on him as a cornerstone for lack of better options.

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