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The Cardinal offensive struggles in the outfield have been well documented by both the national media and Lucas on this show. A cost-effective solution to the problem is signing free-agent outfielder Michael Brantley. He is going into his age-34-season, but he is as consistent as they come. Beyond the numbers, his veteran leadership would be a welcome addition to this team. Lucas also looks at the 2021 MLB Hall of Fame Ballot and shares his thoughts on a thin class.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the off-season truly here, Lucas takes a look at some possible offseason acquisitions for the St. Louis Cardinals. He goes over a hypothetical trade on mlb.com for Francisco Lindor, and why the Cardinals probably won't be making it. With the limited payroll and the reports of the Cardinals wanting to minimize it, gaining a contract like Lindor's isn't likely. Even with a solid bullpen, Lucas looks at why Trevor Rosenthal might be a good match in the Cardinals bullpen.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Freddie Freeman and Jose Abreu have taken the final BBWAA awards of the off-season; the coveted MVP awards. Both first basemen are extremely worthy of the award, and Lucas thinks the voters got them right. You'd be surprised at the amount of Cardinals to win the award in the past, and you'd be even more surprised at how Ryan Terpera got an MVP vote. Lucas also looks at an article giving each team's 2021 ROY Candidate, and you won't be surprised at who the Cardinals' nominee is.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The AL and NL Cy Young Award winners were announced yesterday, with Shane Bieber and Trevor Bauer taking home the honor. After winning the pitching triple crown, Shane Bieber won the award unanimously. Bauer led the league won the award after dominating teams in the NL the entire year. Lucas discusses the lack of Cardinals to win the award in the past as well as the recent news on Yadier Molina.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The AL and NL Managers of the Year were announced yesterday, with Don Mattingly taking the NL award and Kevin Cash taking the AL award. Both of these men manage in Florida and took their teams to playoff runs and had to manage different difficulties. Cash had to deal with the relentless AL East while Mattingly had to manage through COVID problems, having 61 total players making appearances. Chicago White Sox manager Tony LaRussa also was in the news again, as more came out about his DUI and arrest back in February. Lucas also discusses his frustration about Cardinal manager Mike Shildt not getting many votes.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Delvin Williams and Kyle Lewis took home Rookie of the Year Awards for the NL and AL, respectfully, last night. Williams, the St. Louis native, had one of the best rookie campaigns by a reliever ever becoming the first reliver to win the NL award since Craig Kimbrel in the NL. Lews won the AL ROY via a unanimous vote, the first to do that in the AL. Should KK Kim have garnered more votes in the NL? Lucas takes a look at that, as well as the past Cardinals to win the award. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's finally here: the final off-season evaluation of the season! The St. Louis Cardinals Bullpen was a bright spot for the Redbirds in 2020. The entire staff showed how durable it can be and how deep the Cardinals are with pitching. Alex Reyes, Tyler Webb, Andrew Miller, Giovanny Gallegos and Daniel Ponce de Leon are just a few of the members who stepped up this season. This bullpen could be elite next year with the additions of John Brebbia and Jordan Hicks.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The off-season is a time of dreaming and hope of who teams will acquire and sign. The Cardinals have plenty of options for offensive upgrades, it's just a matter of how much money they can spend. Lucas breaks down two MLB.com articles, one discussing the 5 tiers of free agents this offseason and another discussing the shortstops in next year's free agent class. Can St. Louis swing a tier one free agent, or have to settle for a lower tier talent? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The American League Finalists for the 2020 BBWAA Awards - MVP, Cy Young, ROY and Manager of the Year - have all been named and Lucas breaks them down and gives you his vote. Until the NL, the AL has favorites in all of the categories. Jose Abreu leads the way in the MVP, Shane Bieber in the Cy Young and Kyle Lewis in the ROY. That said, each finalist has a chance and Lucas gives you his pick in each award.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The BBWAA Award Finalists have been announced, and Lucas gives his take on the NL finalists. Mike Shildt wasn't named a Manager of the Year finalist, which is a shock considering all Shildt and the Cardinals had to go through to make the playoffs. Each race - MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year - has close calls and toss ups. The only Cardinals to take home awards are Kolten Wong and Tyler O'Neill, who each won a Gold Glove.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The starting rotation was a bright spot for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2020. Adam Wainwright led the team in starts, KK Kim had the lowest ERA, Dakota Hudson and Daniel Ponce de Leon improved immensely throughout the season. In a season full of unknowns, the starting rotation was a stable force that helped the Cardinals win some games. Lucas answers questions such as what's Matthew Liberatore's ETA and where does Carlos Martinez fit in?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The off-season evaluations continue with a look at the Cardinal outfield. Lucas takes a look at the seasons of Tyler O'Neill, Harrison Bader, Dexter Fowler and Dylan Carlson. O'Neill and Bader are both likely to have a short leash, perhaps 2021 being their final season in St. Louis. 2021 will be Fowler's final season because of his contract, but Lucas says why he has confidence in Fowler. For Carlson, 2021 will be the start of his dominance for St. Louis.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Chicago White Sox have hired the former Cardinal and current Hall-of-Famer Tony LaRussa to be their next manager. It's a hire that has a lot of fans and baseball minds scratching their heads, so Lucas shares his thought on this interesting hire. Is it ownership wanting to right a wrong from 30 years ago or is it the right move? It must suck to be Rick Renteria, who has now been fired by both the Cubs and White Sox. The show is wrapped up with a discussion on Kolten Wong and what that move might mean to Cardinal fans.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kolten Wong's option has been declined and he is officially a free agent. His seven-year tenure with the Cardinals could be coming to an end, pending a possible contract extension. Lucas gives his take, as well as answers some of your questions/comments on the Cardinals letting Wong walk. The third and final part of the mini NL Central Crossover is released, as Jeff, Sean and Lucas discuss the headlines about their respective teams heading into the off-season.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The World Series is over, the Dodgers have won and we're talking about all the wrong things. Blake Snell was pulled too early by Kevin Cash, Justin Turner was back on the field even after testing positive for COVID-19. Lucas gives his takes on these situations and the fact that Clayton Kershaw FINALLY has a ring. Part two of the Mini NL Central Crossover is also released today, with part three coming tomorrow!Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The wonderful Mark Saxon of the Athletic joins the how to discuss Cardinal baseball. He and Lucas discuss the World Series, the Randy Arozaerna trade, Cardinal payroll and how the off-season might look! Mark gives his take on Yadier Molina and Adam Wainwright coming back, his World Series Game 6 prediction and one low-cost player the Cardinals could go after this off-season.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NL Central had four teams make the postseason, but all four failed to make it out of the Wild Card Round. Jeff Carr of Locked On Reds and Sean Sears of Locked on Cubs to break it all down. In part one of the conversation, each host gives a rundown of how the season went for their team and they talk about the Brewers. A common theme was a lack of offense for all teams. KK Kim, Delvin Williams and Nick Castellanos were all discussed! Stay tuned for part two to be released Wednesday.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Goldschmidt, Tyler O'Neill and Kolten Wong were all named finalists to win the Gold Glove Award at their respective positions. All have a chance to take home the hardware, with O'Neill being the most likely. Yadier Molina had some harsh words as we was left off the finalists of the catcher position. Lucas discusses the importance of the Dodgers' game 3 win and how pivotal game 4 is going to be for both teams.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order.FreshlyJoin almost ONE AND A HALF MILLION Satisfied Customers and skip the shopping, prepping, cooking, and clean up.  Freshly is offering our listeners FORTY DOLLARS OFF FOR THEIR FIRST TWO ORDERS at freshly.com/lockedon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho

The Tampa Bay Rays evened up the World Series at a game a piece with a 6-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers last night. Blake Snell only went 4.2 innings, but he still stepped up for Tampa last night, as did Brandon Lowe with his two home runs. So many pitching chages for both sides led to a slow game, but this game turns to an exciting pitching matchup in game three. Walker Beuhler vs Charlie Morton is set to be a great game tomorrow. Lucas also gives you two small deals St. Louis could make if they miss out on bigger targets.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order.FreshlyJoin almost ONE AND A HALF MILLION Satisfied Customers and skip the shopping, prepping, cooking, and clean up.  Freshly is offering our listeners FORT

The Los Angeles Dodgers cruised to a game one win last night to take a 1-0 World Series lead. Clayton Kershaw helped his postseason legacy with one impressive start and this LA lineup has come to play in the final round of the postseason. Rob Manfred is bad for baseball as he continues to want the wrong things for the sport. Lucas also discusses the reports of Yadier Molina wanting a two year contract and the idea of Carlos Martinez being traded this off-season.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order.FreshlyJoin almost ONE AND A HALF MILLION Satisfied Customers and skip the shopping, prepping, cooking, and clean up.  Freshly is offering our listeners FORTY DOLLARS OFF FOR THEIR FIRST TWO ORDERS at freshly.com/lockedon. L