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Podcast: Locked On Cardinals - Daily Podcast On The St. Louis Cardinals
Episode: Lars Nootbaar's SHOCKING Heel Surgery Could DERAIL St. Louis Cardinals Opening Day Plans
Description: Lars Nootbaar's heel surgery throws the St. Louis Cardinals' Opening Day plans into uncertainty. Will the Cardinals outfielder be ready for March 26th, or could his recovery stretch into April?JD Hafron breaks down Nootbaar's shocking diagnosis of Haglund's deformities, the 4-6 month recovery timeline, and how this impacts his trade value heading into the offseason. The discussion covers internal outfield solutions including Alec Burleson, Victor Scott, and Jordan Walker, plus listener reactions to potential free agent targets like Zac Gallen at 5 years, $135 million. Key topics include why the Cardinals must bank on Jordan Walker and Nolan...