Locked On St. Louis Cardinals

Ken Rosenthal from The Athletic mentioned Dylan Carlson's name as someone the Los Angeles Dodgers might be interested in trading for to play center field.Jack Flaherty is the one player that needs to step up the most in 2023 for the St. Louis Cardinals to become a World Series ContenderNews and notes from around the league including Matt Carpenter signing with a new team and did Carlos Correa have an issue during his physical? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's episode is comprised of comments and questions from the fans that include reactions to the Willson Contreras and Carlos Rodon signings plus a look at some remaining free agent suggestions that the Cardinals might be interested in Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carlos Rodon is heading to the New York Yankees on what appears to be a fair deal for both sides... so how come the St. Louis Cardinals couldn't match this?A look at the outfield heading into 2023- Tyler O'Neill- Dylan Carlson- Lars Nootbar- Juan Yepez- Alec Burleson- Moises Gomez- Jordan WalkerWho are some veteran free agents the club might look at?- Andrew McCutchen- Michael Brantley- Tommy Pham- Matt Carpenter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The shortstop market is booming! Can the St. Louis Cardinals realistically compete with these contracts?- Trea Turner- Xander Bogaerts- Carlos Correa- Dansby SwansonCarlos Rodon remains a free agent but reports are the Cardinals might be out of acquiring himWho are some trade targets that might improve the pitching staff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have the Atlanta Braves started shopping left handed ace Max Fried? That's the newest rumor and here's why it makes sense for the Cardinals to go for it IF it's trueA look at the remaining free agent pitchers available- Corey Kluber?The Cardinals named their minor players and pitcher of the year- Gordon Graceffo- Jordan Walker- Moises Gomez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The St. Louis Cardinals have Willson Contreras but is that enough to compete for a World Championship?- Carlos Rodon rumors- Other pitching optionsThe Oakland A's traded catcher Sean Murphy to the Atlanta Braves in a three team trade that involves the Milwaukee Brewers. Should the Cardinals have traded a similar package to Oakland?Miles Mikolas is joining Team USA at the World Baseball Classic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras was introduced today and once again he impresses with how much becoming a Cardinal means to him- When did he first realize he wanted to become a Cardinal- How Yadi helped sway himIs the Contreras signing alone enough to push this time to a World Championship?- Who else needs to step up to help himUpdates on Carlos Rodon and Dansby Swanson markets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras did a write up and is saying all the right things heading into next season! Here's the link to it! https://www.theplayerstribune.com/posts/willson-contreras-mlb-baseball-st-louis-cardinalsThe shortstop market is still open but are the Cardinals in it anymore after signing Contreras?The Cardinals did make a selection in the Rule V Draft Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The debate is finally over... the St. Louis Cardinals have signed their new starting catcher Willson Contreras to a 5 year $87.5 million dollar contract.- How did we get to Contreras- Positives and NegativesWhat does the lineup look like now?What does this mean for future signings? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Winter Meetings continue in San Diego with some interesting signings- Josh Bell- Cody Bellinger- Taijuan Walker- Mitch HanigerThe Cardinals continue to monitor the catching market and have two main targets in mind:- Sean Murphy- Willson ContrerasJapanese OF star could be coming to the United States- Masataka YoshidaCardinals did sign a free agent pitcher- Guillermo Zuniga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The St. Louis Cardinals have been getting mentioned in reports about both the shortstop and catching markets and we've got the latest!- Dansby Swanson- Xander BogaertsBig free agent signings- Jacob deGrom- Justin Verlander- Trea TurnerWhere does this leave Carlos Rodon?Ken Rosenthal's latest on the catching market- Christian Vazquez- Sean MurphyPaul Goldschmidt, Nolan Arenado and Ryan Helsley make the All - MLB teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The latest on the catching market- Sean Murphy- Alejandro Kirk- Danny Jansen- Christian Vazquez- Willson Contreras and the St. Louis Cardinals apparently had a meeting in FloridaTyler O'Neill- Elite talent- Can he stay healthy and how is trying to do thatKen Rosenthal- Cardinals a dark horse for a pitcher? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's happening in the shortstop market- Xander Bogaerts- Carlos Correa- Trea TurnerJohn Mozeliak spoke with Ken Rosenthal about the St. Louis Cardinals off-season plansAdam Wainwright is joining Team USA at the WBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Locked On MLB Prospects Lyndsay Crosby joins us today to discuss the top names in the Cardinal's organization and which ones might have to be moved to land one of the top available catchers in the league- Sean Murphy- Alejandro Kirk- Danny JansenArizona Fall League- Jordan Walker- Connor Thomas- Tink HenceThe Future Of Matthew Liberatore- Is he a bust?- Arsenal comparison to a top NL Left Hander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The market for starting pitchers is starting to simmer with rumors about suitors for Justin Verlander, Jacob deGrom and Carlos Rodon yet the Cardinal's haven't been mentioned at all? Is it because of Jack Flaherty?- The latest of the top starting pitcher free agentsJack Flaherty Review- Why the Cardinals might be banking on Flaherty as their ace- What the teams needs from Flaherty to make next season a successful one Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We discuss listener's thoughts on the catcher market- Alejandro Kirk- Willson Contreras- Sean MurphyIf the Cardinals signed an outfielder there are two names that sound like a good fit:- Brandon Nimmo- Andrew BenintendiMLB News- Jose Abreu to the Astros- Carlos Santana to the Pirates- Mike Clevinger to the White SoxLatest on Trea Turner, Justin Verlander, Carlos Rodon, Jacob deGrom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The need for a starting catcher continues to loom and another deal involving the Toronto Blue Jays and the St. Louis Cardinals has been brought up- Is Alejandro Kirk a viable answer?- Willson Contreras and Sean Murphy comparisonsDylan Carlson Season Review- Promising rookie year- Sophomore Slump or something more? Injuries?- Future Outlook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Albert Pujols and Justin Verlander win the Comeback Player Of The Year Awards. Can Albert still do things with the Cardinals despite his deal with the Angels?Free Agency Rumor Mill- Aaron Judge- Carlos Rodon- Jacob deGrom- Justin Verlander- Trea Turner- Carlos CorreaMike Maddux is not done with coaching yet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

St. Louis Cardinals OF Prospect Mike Antico joins the show today!Early Years Growing up in NJ College Ball at St. John's then transfer to Texas College World Series Pro Career Getting Drafted by St. Louis Best Attribute Art of stealing bases Thoughts on teammates Jordan Walker, Masyn Winn Arizona Fall League How do you get in it? Thoughts on AFL Pitcher of the Year Connor Thomas Thanksgiving Fun Christmas Wish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hall of Fame Ballot was released and four former St. Louis Cardinals are on the list:- Scott Rolen- John Lackey- Jhonny Peralta- Carlos BeltranWould Free Agents Cody Bellinger or Joey Gallo be a good fit for the Cardinals?Is Carlos Santana a possibility as a 1B/DH for next season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices