Covering All The Bases

Travis and Charlie discuss the odd start to the season for MLB with all the weather delays and if there is Dthat can happen to fix the issue. They also dove right into the biggest problem plaguing the Cardinals and that is Matt Carpenter's offense, and is it time to move him down in the lineup? The boys also get into the plethora of talent the Cardinals have in the OF and while it's a good problem to have, it's a real problem considering that a bat like Tyler O'Neill is wasting away in Triple-A Finally, the lack of action in baseball concerns Travis but Charlie tries to calm his fears.

Charlie Meyer and Travis Green preview the upcoming Cardinals season as they discuss the team's impressive lineup depth, trying to appreciate Matt Carpenter, and how the lineup stacks up. They also got into the question of which is more of a concern for the Cards, the bullpen or the rotation? And they predict the Cardinals win total as well as the 2018 World Series matchup and Champs.

Cardinals offseason - what did you make of it? Most irreplaceable Cardinal heading into 2018? Which prospect are you most excited about in Spring?

Charlie Meyer and Travis Green discuss the slow offseason, and what is holding up the market. Is it bad for MLB?They also discuss John Mozeliak's approach to adding more talent to the roster. Is he playing coy?And who is closing out games for the Cards in 2018? Travis pleas with Charlie to convince him it's not Luke Gregerson.

Charlie and Travis discuss the Cardinals offseason, the Marcell Ozuna trade, the possibility of Manny Machado to St. Louis, who they would not trade in a deal for Machado, and do the Cards need another starter.

Travis Green and Charlie Meyer discuss the slow off-season, and what could be holding things up. Charlie gives some insight on why deals usually happen closer to the Winter Meetings.They kick around the idea of teams waiting for Giancarlo Stanton and why that may be taking so long and how longs teams like the Cards can wait.

Charlie and Travis discuss the Giancarlo Stanton rumors, the secondary market when it comes to bats for the Cards, the ultimate feeling that this is going to be a let down, and the Cardinals other needs.

Charlie Meyer and Travis Green talks about the World Series, and the positive impact it has had on baseball. They discuss the recent trend of analytical managers being hired in baseball, and the Cardinals role in that. Finally, they wrap up the show with the top three items on their Cardinals offseason checklist.

What does Charlie and Travis make of Mike Maddux being added to the staff?What about Oquendo and McGee? A little nostalgia?World Series now a best of 5Jake Arrieta an option for the Cardinals?

MLB Postseason - long games - does it bother you? Is this a problem that MLB can fix?4 teams in LCS are young and built to last - which one is in best position to sustain it? How can the Cardinals build what these postseason teams have?

Charlie Meyer and Travis Green discuss the Cardinals end of the season press conference. Their big takeaways from it.Is there a disconnect in the organization? Biggest offseason for Matheny as manager? MLB Playoff predictions

Cardinals still in it - so are you a Cubs or Brewers fan? Charlie Meyer and Travis Green discuss that.Dexter Fowler's first season - is it a disappointment? They dive into that topic and debate it.Going into 2018 - do the Cards have a foundation they can build on? Travis is a little more optimistic than Charlie.Luke Weaver deserves a lot of praise but is he ready to fill Lance Lynn's role?

Charlie Meyer and Travis Green kickoff episode 51 talking about the Cardinals getting ready for a weekend series vs. the Cubs, that neither of these franchise have seen before in September. They discuss how this team put themselves in this position, and if fans/media are spoiled to the point that they don't appreciate where they are at. Dave Cameron wrote a piece on FanGraphs praising the Cardinals "devil magic" as the team finds two more diamonds in the rough with 29 year old stars Jose Martinez and Tommy Pham. How does this happen? How does it succeed? Finally, Luke Weaver succeeds in MLB after struggling at times last year in limited action - how much can be learned from an initial brief callup?

Charlie Meyer and Travis Green discuss the Cardinals chances in the NL Wild Card, what does the success of the young Cardinals mean for the future, and what will Mozeliak do with the plethora of OF talent.Oh and they debate the topic of "is this the best managerial job, to date, for Mike Matheny.

The Cardinals front office approach to this season and the lack of outside moves and slow to make changes at MLB level is leading to frustration and with that Charlie Meyer and Travis Green discuss how much blame they deserve. They also discuss Luke Weaver finally getting his shot and if that could mean anything for Jack Flaherty.'The NL Wild Card vs. NL Central - which race seems more feasible? Charlie and Travis give their opinionAnd with Trevor Rosenthal out until late next year - who's the closer of the future? Charlie and Travis go through the list for this year and next

Charlie Meyer and Travis Green discuss the Cardinals making a push for the NL Central crown and IF it could have a NEGATIVE impact on the team's offseason plans. They also talked about the spark lit by Tommy Pham and Yadi Molina. Cardinals bullpen instilling confidence despite Mo not making a deadline deal. They wrap up the show talking about Paul DeJong and Jose Martinez help carrying the team and how impressive DeJong has been in particular.

Charlie Meyer and Travis Green discuss the hot button issue that has become Yadier Molina's instagram posts. They discuss the nucleus of it, and wonder if Matheny has lost the clubhouse with a veteran leader taking swipes at him.The boys also discuss the Cardinals and their lack of movement at the deadline, and wonder if it makes sense to wait until the offseason. They come to conclusion this offseason will be an interesting one.Finally, they wrap up the podcast talking about the winners and losers of the trade deadline and if all the relievers traded points to a BIGGER movement in baseball.

Charlie and Travis dive into an array of topics including:Success of teams like Milwaukee and Miami make Cardinals failure even more frustrating.Cardinals still seem reluctant to bring Lance Lynn back, but why?At what point do the Cardinals start to look at what 2018 brings you?Stanton rumors remain out there with Nightengale reporting the Cards have called Miami along with 3 other teams - are you surprised Miami still pushing out there? Why would you believe that the Cards would make that move?

Charlie Meyer and Travis Green discuss an array of topics on this week's podcast including:Young guys making an impact and why the Cardinals HAVE to keep on playing them Giancarlo Stanton not expected to waive his no trade clause...what does that mean for the Cardinals.Lance Lynn, should the Cards keep him around? Is he more valuable for your team than on the trade market.Jen Langosch says all Cardinals are available outside of guys like Martinez, Fowler, and Yadi...but what's their true value?

Charlie Meyer and Travis Green talk about the Cardinals roadtrip, and how Trevor Rosenthal's error is not only an indictment on Mike Matheny but the Cardinals as a whole. They also discuss Bill DeWitt's comments about not wanting to green light the money for Luis Robert and what it says about where this franchise's mindset is at.And they kick around the idea of getting a "big bat" for the Cardinals and a face of the franchise and the thought of putting everyone on the trade block...Carlos Martinez included.