Episode Details

The St. Louis Cardinals face critical roster decisions as MLB's free agent market heats up, with surprising names emerging as potential targets. Could a hometown legend return to finish his Hall of Fame career in red?

Host JD Hafron analyzes Mark Feinsand's latest free agent rankings linking the Cardinals to Astros ace Framber Valdez and Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres. The discussion examines whether these moves align with the Cardinals' rebuilding timeline, especially given the team's existing infield logjam featuring Gold Glover Masyn Winn and top prospect JJ Wetherholt. JD also breaks down John Denton's blueprint for a Toronto Blue Jays-style turnaround, which includes the intriguing possibility of signing Chesterfield native Max Scherzer.

Key topics include the Cardinals' rotation needs after last season's struggles, Valdez's projected six-year contract, Torres' defensive limitations, and whether Scherzer would choose nostalgia over contention.

Tune in for an honest assessment of which free agent moves make sense for the Cardinals' future.

0:00 Intro

0:32 Cardinals linked to two new free agents

2:04 Players opting out of contracts

3:35 Framber Valdez as potential Cardinals target

6:40 Would Cardinals pay $190 million for Valdez

9:13 Cardinals linked to infielder Gleyber Torres

14:27 Torres' stats and defensive concerns

17:33 Does Torres fit Cardinals infield logjam

19:36 Blue Jays turnaround blueprint for Cardinals

22:40 Max Scherzer homecoming possibility discussed

25:45 Would Scherzer choose Cardinals over contender

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