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Welcome to the 10th season of Musial! It's that time of year when Allen (@amedlock1) is consumed with his coaching duties and the guest stars come out. This time, Daniel (@C70) talks it over with Brenden Schaeffer (@bschaeffer12). The guys indulge in some therapy, talking about what went wrong in 2023. How could things have gone differently with a better April? Does the World Baseball Classic legitimately play a role? They then move on to this offseason. The Cardinals have made the moves they said they would. Is it enough? Is there more coming? What do all the moving parts look like if they are still there come Jupiter? Come kick off another podcasting season with us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For (likely) the final time in 2023, Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) get together to talk about the Cardinals. For definitely the final time, they talk about Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who signed a huge deal with the Dodgers this week. Were the Cardinals ever really involved? Will we ever actually know? With that dream off the board, will the Cardinals actually do anything else or are we looking at basically the final form that will go to Jupiter in seven weeks? Plus the guys talk about some Cardinals Christmas gifts. Thanks so much for your support this year and we look forward to having you along next year for the 10th year of the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who knew the American Northeast had such value for the American Midwest? Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) get unexpectedly back in the saddle to discuss mainly the Tyler O'Neill trade to the Red Sox. The trade wasn't a surprise but what about the location? Is the return going to pan out? How does this impact the search for relievers? Plus there's the Rule 5 pick from the Red Sox, the disappointing draft lottery, and the official return of Yadier Molina. Enjoy the conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Mozeliak is not a last minute shopper and he finished his Christmas list this week with the addition of the third pitcher to the Cardinal rotation, Sonny Gray. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) discuss the signing of the new hurler and what that means for the rotation as a whole. Is St. Louis actually still a destination for pitchers? Are the Cards currently a favorite for the division? Will they do more to upgrade the rotation? Daniel does his best #Yamamoto2STL pitch and the guys discuss the trade market. Plus the draft lottery is this week and you might remember some of the names from the only times the Cards have taken someone in the top 10. Listen as you do your own Christmas shopping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the post-Thanksgiving edition of MMM! Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) are still recovering from their respective feasts but they are still able to go to work on the morsels that the Cardinals provided this week. Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson were the main course, though it's not fair to call them turkeys. Still, there was a lot of squabbling about the signings among the Cardinal fanbase. Is it justified? The club still seems to be extremely active in the Yoshinubu Yamamoto sweepstakes, but is that dessert enough to save the whole meal? They also talk about the ingredients that were tossed in the making of the meal, such as Dakota Hudson and Andrew Knizner. Come indulge in some Cardinals talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The offseason is in full go right now and Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) are here to talk about this week's goings-on. The Cards made some minor pickups that filled up the 40-man, which was a bit unexpected. The guys talk about that before getting into this week's brouhaha about where payroll levels will be in 2024. There's also discussion about some potential trades and we've got an international flair, talking Japan (Yamamoto) and Canada (potential trade with Toronto). Come and join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No, we aren't going to Oklahoma to be with Matt, Jackson, and Ethan. This time Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) welcome in noted Thanksgiving apologist Tito Rivera (@triveratops) to spend a Saturday morning talking baseball. The conversation ranges from the just concluded MLB postseason to youth baseball to what the Cardinals may do this winter. Is it notable that this World Series was the lowest rated ever? How important is playing meaningful baseball in September? Is it a good sign that the Cards are being nationally linked to a player like Yoshinobu Yamamoto? All that and then the discussion: should the Christmas season already be in full swing? Hope you enjoy the chat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the playoffs wind to their conclusion, there's still plenty for Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) to discuss in this week's episode. It seems like Yadier Molina might be returning as some sort of coach for the Cardinals. What role works best for the legendary catcher and what are some of the drawbacks to having him back in uniform? Then the guys start looking at the 40-man, talking about who could go and what could happen in the trade market, using Daniel's Substack article (https://cardinal70.substack.com/p/the-40-man-itch) as a basis. A good solid conversation about the Cardinals which we hope you'll enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an effort to do his due diligence on some 40-man roster projections, Daniel (@C70) gives Allen (@amedlock1) the week off and talks with prospect guru Kyle Reis (@kyler416) about all things minors. How did the system look at the end of the year? How are things going on the farm? How has the philosophy on players changed? The bulk of the time, though, is spent looking at players eligible for the Rule 5 draft. How many will the Cardinals protect? Are there some names that might be left at risk? Plus there's half an hour at the end about Ahsoka, The Mandalorian, and anything else Star Wars, so just fair warning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The games are done. The 2023 St. Louis Cardinals can no longer hurt you. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) talk about the postseason slate that doesn't include the Redbirds for the first time since 2018. Do you prefer day games or night games when it comes to October? They use that to transition to the article by Derrick Goold outlining plans and potential targets for this winter. How confident are we that the Cards will play with the big boys? Can they pull off an early move like they expect? Will they have to trade from the offense or can they even do that? Will they continue to prioritize depth or will we see some DFAs that are uncharacteristic? All this plus a look at the final portions of Wainwright Weekend for you on this show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a 19-2 beatdown by the Reds posted the Cardinals' 91st loss, you'd think it'd be hard to talk about this team. However Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) are quasi-professional at this and so were still able to fill an hour on this squad. Is letting Adam Wainwright take an at bat when Cincinnati isn't eliminated destroying the fabric of the game? How much turnover will we see out of the 40 man roster? Who is the more untouchable, Jordan Walker or Masyn Winn? We're almost through it, folks. The offseason awaits! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know those cars in the cartoons that start smoking, losing tires, and then completely fall apart when they reach their destination? The Cardinals are feeling like one of those cars. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) talk about the slew of injuries that St. Louis has had and what sort of players have been brought up to fill the hole. That leads, as most things do these days, to more offseason talk and who might not be back for 2024. Finally, the guys salute Adam Wainwright on his completed quest for #200 and talk about why DHing might not be in the cards before next Sunday. We can make it to the end, guys! It's almost here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals somehow weathered a stretch of very good teams by...winning series? Are we sure this is the same team we've been watching all year? Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) talk about some winning baseball and what (or who) might be responsible for this uptick in play. Oli Marmol is confirmed to be back for 2024 (or at least expected to return). Should he have paid the price for the lack of success? Will the coaching staff change a lot around him? John Mozeliak talks some about acquiring pitching "depth" this winter. Is that trying to keep a tactical advantage or has the front office not learned some lessons from this year? Plus find out how you can win this cool new hat from Official League! Hat page: https://officialleague.co/products/really-good-paint-st-louis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was one of those rare weeks of 2023 Cardinal baseball where good things happened. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) talk about the success of the team in Atlanta, how Jordan Walker has progressed, and how good Zack Thompson has looked of late. They also continue to preview the winter, discussing what has to happen with the rotation and the bullpen and who might not be around next year. Finally, they take a step back in time to talk about the home run chase of '98, marking the 25th anniversary of #62. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It used to be a meal at Busch could be a Cheeseburger in Paradise but now Cardinals fans are looking more for Boat Drinks. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) talk about the week that was and wasn't for the Redbirds. The guys want to be optimistic about this winter but there's Fins all around that give them pause. Are the Cardinals really that committed to Tommy Edman? Why didn't they get interesting and claim Harrison Bader or Lucas Giolito? There's a Pencil Thin Mustache's difference between a smart play and doing what you've always done and hopefully this isn't a sign of things to come. Otherwise, the fanbase may erupt like a Volcano. It feels like the Pirate(s) Have Looked At Forty wins against St. Louis this year and last night was just another nail in the coffin of our favorite stat. And come Monday, there's not even a Cardinals game! You know what Allen thinks of that. Grab your flip-flops and take everything these two say with a shaker of salt, if you can find it. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi

Another week and not exactly a lot to enjoy when it comes to St. Louis Cardinals baseball. The team is depleted in numerous ways and it shows in the results. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) talk about the struggles of the club, most notably the pitching staff. How will Miles Mikolas's recent outings impact how the Cardinals approach the winter? What about Dakota Hudson and Zack Thompson? Is Jordan Walker untouchable when it comes to looking for young pitching this offseason? How will they clear up some of this roster mess? Then, in what will sure to be a hit with the middle-aged dad population of the audience, it's time to Remember Some Guys. The guys pull up the box score from this point in the 1990 season to talk about those that were playing and how different that era of baseball was. Let them know if you like that feature and maybe they'll do more of it this September! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals may be playing out the string but that doesn't mean there can't be any excitement. Masyn Winn made his debut with the Cardinals last night and Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) are here to talk about it. When was the last time a homegrown shortstop had this sort of excitement around him? Pete Alonso may be a big, strong blockhead--what was he thinking throwing out Winn's first hit? Also, the pair get into John Mozeliak's proclamation that the team is looking for three starters this winter plus the improved results of Adam Wainwright this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's early for meaningless baseball but 2023 has us in this predicament. Which means Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) have to find some things to talk about so there's not dead air for an hour. Adam Wainwright's blowup against the Royals Friday night provided some fodder. How do you deal with the legend when he doesn't seem to have it? What should the Cardinals do about him, if anything? That leads to some discussion of next year's roster--which is likely to be a popular topic the rest of the year--and then some talk about Tyler O'Neill and his week. Come listen to Daniel completely ruin how Allen views the player! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here we are, on the other side of the trade deadline. The activity was unprecedented but it's over now. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) sort through the overall activity at the deadline. What impact will these moves have on this organization? What was the best deal? Can we trust the front office to be active this winter? Discussion then turns to Adam Wainwright, who failed yet again to win #199. Can he get to 200? Also, besides that, what is there to watch for over two months of meaningless baseball? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's our final look at the trade deadline! Daniel (@C70) discusses the prospects that came back in the Jack Flaherty trade with Derek Arnold (@EutawStReport). It's a bit of a role reversal as the Cards are selling and the O's are buying. Where does Cesar Prieto fit into the Cardinals organization? Is there more promise to Drew Rom than some of the numbers indicate? How intriguing is Zack Showalter? After that, Daniel chats with Tyler Zickel (@tyler_zickel) who is the voice of the A ball Vancouver Canadians, the most recent (extended) home of now-Cardinal Matt Svanson. Tyler talks about Matt's time in Vancouver, how he fit into the clubhouse, and how strong his performance was after taking over the closer role. Tyler also drops a little knowledge about the other Jays prospects acquired as well as a little bonus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices