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How about that. Two in a row. That’s called a winning streak. It has known to be contagious. They have happened before. See you tomorrow Cardinals fans.
I’ll keep it simple. The Cardinals are going to lose and lose a lot this year. That isn’t all bad. They will continue to elevate the young talent in the system as a result.
They will be dealing pitching and a few position veterans and some prospects (rebalance some positions) at the deadline for additional talent. I expect them to add that young power outfield prospect(s) through this process in late July.
By Memorial Day, we will start to see the roster churn begin. Memphis and even Springfield will see some high risers get the call. Some of these current roster guys are on a clock, and midnight for their Cardinals career is about to strike zero one way or another unkess they quickly figure it out.
When they turn the lights out on the 2026 season, the Cardinals will be in line for a high-quality draft pick and be well positioned in the farm. They should finish this season shy of the 70 win mark with the opening day roster that’s on hand. It’s just not a good one. I say they finish around 67-95 plus or minus 3 losses.
Better days are ahead. It’s a process so knowing that I can endure what’s ahead in 2026. Good luck to the Cardinals, and hopefully, they prove me wrong. Enjoy 2026, everyone. Happy opening day.
The win total doesn’t surprise me at all.
Last season the Cardinals were shutout 13 times. What is your over under with this light hitting offense? I say around 18.5. I’ll take the over and predict between 22-25 times they will fail to hang at least one run.
I’ll try to see some good here. At least there is the opportunity for JJ and a couple of others to have a pressure free learning year and build on that.
Take the under. Looks like a 65 to 68 win team and that may be too high. This is going to be remembered as a very dark time in the franchise history.
Hunter Dobbins is one of the pitchers returning the Cards way. Reports of multiple minor league pitchers as well.
If anyone is surprised by this talk I can only say don’t be. This Cardinals franchise hasn’t been serious about winning in years now. They have passed into perpetual loser zone alongside the Pirates. Get used to it. This is who they are and the manager doesn’t mean a hill of damn beans.
Not knowing which catcher prospect(s) go in trade this winter leaves me to use this one for a player that will most likely be in the system longer.
#5 Jesus Baez 3B
Baez is very young at 20 years old and he has plus power at a premium position and one of need after the impending departure of Arenado. Best yet he ain’t a pitcher or C which seems to be what the Cardinals have the most of and seem likely to stick at 3B.
