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With Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) out on assignment, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) welcomes in the guys from the Turnin' 2 Podcast (@Turnin2Podcast), Tito (@triveratops) and the man known as Dylan_Dinger.  The guys continue to break down the surprising firing of Mike Shildt with everyone tossing in conjectures and thoughts.  They also discuss Shildt's reported interview coming up with the Padres as well as who they'd like to see take over the Cardinals job. After that, they discuss some of the free agents the Cardinals have.  Should Luis Garcia or T.J. McFarland return?  What about J.A. Happ or Jon Lester?  And what does the future hold for Paul DeJong?  Come give a listen to find out the answers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Han Solo once said, "This is not how I thought this day was going to go."  Stunning news out of St. Louis this afternoon as Mike Shildt was fired as manager.  Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) is joined by the Bens of Cardinals Off Day, Mr. Godar (@bengodar) and Mr. Humphries (@b_g_h) to talk about this surprising turn of events.  What could be the cause of these "philosophical differences"?  What impact does a manager have a team these days anyway?  Who will be the 51st manager of the Cardinals and will Mike Shildt manage anywhere else?  All these questions are tackled, if not answered, and then some in an episode that focuses just on this topic, leaving the hot button topic of projected arbitration salaries painfully neglected. Audio clip of John Mozeliak courtesy of Rob Rains/St. Louis Sports Page Theme song by Some Guy Named Robb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The postseason was short and less than sweet and Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) are here to talk about it.  From Adam Wainwright's mastery to Alex Reyes's last pitch, the guys talk about some of the important points of the game while taking a brief look at the winter to come.  Plus Allen has some news! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals lost a game this week.  It's remarkable that that piece of information is news!  After a record run, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) talk about what's next for this team.  Which team should the Cardinals want to see in the wild card game?  Is there a path to the World Series for this club?  This weekend is the last for Mike Shannon and Matt Carpenter.  Is there anything to Shannon's most recent bombshell?  And how will Carpenter go out?  All this and more as the guys get ready for October! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Twelve wins in a row, something the club hasn't done since 1982 which is not entirely outside of Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen's (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) lifetimes but far enough back that the guys aren't going to remember it.  Daniel and Allen talk about what this team has done over the stretch and most notably yesterday in Milwaukee, rallying in a game that seemed destined to end the streak.  Not everything is perfect--the bullpen usage still is a concern--but there's a lot of happy talk and a little bit of looking ahead in this week's show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a sweep in New York and some help along the way, the Cardinals reach the weekend a 1/2 game ahead of the Padres for the second wild card right before San Diego pays a visit to Busch.  Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) talk about this turn of events and what has gotten the Cards to this point.  The pitching staff is shaping up, but how does Dakota Hudson and Jack Flaherty fit into the picture?  There's talk about the outfield and how it is clicking, plus there's some talk about shortstop for next year, including a name that Daniel really had trouble wrapping his head around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It wasn't the worst week of Cardinal baseball, but take out an inning and it would have been a lot better.  Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) talk about many different facets of the week, especially the Dodgers series (though, surprisingly, not much about the return of Mr. Pujols).  Did Mike Shildt have enough urgency for that series?  Does any team really want to win the wild card?  The guys also talk a lot about Matt Carpenter, Alex Reyes, and some possible additions for the future.  Come on in and sit a spell! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've flipped the calendar to September, the last guaranteed month of baseball (OK, there are three games in October with the Cubs as well.)  Daniel and Allen talk about the last week, the series with the Reds, and look at a few other issues surrounding the Cardinals.  Is the closer spot really about matchups and will Alex Reyes find himself back there soon?  What does the rest of the way look like for the Cardinals?  And could the Cardinals have come up with a more boring September callup class?  All this and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After one of the (but, amazingly, not THE) hardest losses of the season, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) come together to talk about the state of the Cardinals through the prism of the debacle against the Pirates.  What is Mike Shildt doing?  Is the bullpen going to survive?  Even though they scored seven runs, this offense isn't reliable either.  Plus there's the Yadier Molina extension to discuss as well.  So much packed into one hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While the Cardinals didn't win the series against the Brewers, they easily could have (you can argue should have) and weren't outclassed by the division leaders.  Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) talk about the win on Thursday, the series in general, and what's coming up for the Cardinals, Reds, and Padres.  There's also a discussion of bullpen management by the manager (before news of Ryan Helsley's injury broke) and more condemnation about the circumstances around Kolten Wong playing on the visitor's side this weekend.  All this and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a successful week of Cardinal baseball, winning two of three from the Royals and sweeping the Pirates.  Now, on the verge of another series with Kansas City, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) sit down and talk about if there are signs for optimism.  Jack Flaherty is coming back, though Wade LeBlanc seems to be going out.  Can the club make a run at the wild card?  Is the upcoming Milwaukee series a line in the sand?  They talk about the overuse of Tommy Edman and the under....well, really non-use of Lars Nootbaar.  There's a look at the offseason and some talk about the bullpen.  It's nice to be talking after some wins, so come and join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's honestly not been a great week for the St. Louis Cardinals, capped off by a come from ahead loss on Wednesday night when the final four runs scored via bases loaded walks.  Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) try to come to terms with a Cardinals team that seems like they are already playing meaningless baseball even if they aren't technically eliminated.  Should we see more creativity, both on the field and from the front office?  How are we feeling about Alex Reyes and Giovanny Gallegos?  What sort of pitfalls might the club fall into this offseason?  Should they re-sign Yadier Molina for 2022?  If nothing else, a mess of a week leaves a lot of things to talk about! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back in January, the guys were recording when Nolan Arenado became a Cardinal.  Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) hoped lightning would strike twice as they recorded less than 24 hours before the trade deadline, only to see a couple of potential targets head elsewhere (it appears).  While much of the show focuses around the club's inaction and silent running during this active time, the guys do talk about the recent games in Cincinnati and Cleveland as well as the schedule ahead.  All of that pales in comparison to the waiting game going on right now, though.  Here's hoping this show doesn't age well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a much better week of Cardinal baseball than we've seen in a while, even if it had one crushing ninth inning mixed in.  Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) talk about a wide variety of Cardinals topics.  Is there a concern over the bullpen usage and that Alex Reyes and Giovanny Gallegos might get overused?  Will John Mozeliak make a move at the deadline or rely on the return of Jack Flaherty and Miles Mikolas?  Will Yadier Molina ever rest?  Plus the guys rave over the defense that St. Louis displayed against the Cubs this week.  Come spend some time talking baseball! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know it's going to be a good time when Kyle Reis (Birds on the Black, @kyler416) joins in on the conversation.  Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) pepper Kyle with questions at all levels of the organization.  What should the Cardinals do at the deadline?  What kind of chips do they have at the minor leagues?  There's plenty of discussion about the minors, most notably the new #PatronProspect Alec Burleson.  (Apparently, you can't have two at one time, learn something new every day.)  Then Kyle brings the knowledge about the draft.  Find out which names caught his eye and what he thought about the draft as a whole.  It's a great ride so buckle up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a week that inspired a flicker of hope, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) get together to talk about all the things going on with the Cardinals.  The focus, of course, is on the upcoming trade deadline.  Who could they actually use as trade chips?  Is Andrew Knizner being showcased?  With Carlos Martinez going down, are they forced to make a pitching move?  There's also a look at the upcoming series with the Cubs and how bad things have been for the North Siders as well, so there's something positive! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals took all three games against the Diamondbacks, meaning they've won four of five before this recording.  Does that make us feel any better?  With Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) out of pocket, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) breaks it down with Ben Godar (Cardinals Off Day, @bengodar).  Is there any hope now that the June funk seems to have been broken?  What do we need to see between now and the All-Star Break?  Can anything be done about the seeming systemic failures going on in the organization?  Plus Nolan Arenado is your National League All-Star starting first baseman, so Ben and Daniel share their thoughts on the Midsummer Classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals played three games between episodes against teams in last place in their divisions.  They lost all three and none of them were particularly close.  Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) try to make some sense out of this team and really struggle at it.  What should we make of Tommy Edman's comments about hitting preparation?  What kind of moves can be made that would be effective?  Is it too early to write this team off?  Is someone going to lose their job over all this?  Come give it a listen and share in the frustrations! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) was out on vacation last week but, as Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) informed him, he didn't really miss anything relating to the Cardinals.  The club is as maddeningly frustrating and mediocre as ever and the guys talk about the biggest issues relating to St. Louis.  It's hard to believe, but the focus seems to have shifted to the offense.  Could they get a bat?  Would they get one, if it meant displacing someone like Paul DeJong?  The pitching isn't ignored, of course, but unfortunately no issues are solved.  The guys want to hear from you--shoot them some ideas for Friday's show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals were one Adam Wainwright start away from putting up a goose egg in the win column between shows.  Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) talk about all the ugliness and what the Cardinals can do about it.  How confident are you about this weekend against the Cubs?  Is it a big series for the middle of June?  What can Shelby Miller bring to the table, if the Cardinals do actually bring him back to the fold?  All that and plenty more for your listening pleasure! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices