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Podcast: Locked On Cardinals - Daily Podcast On The St. Louis Cardinals
Episode: Was Nolan Arenado’s St. Louis Cardinals Career A Monumental LETDOWN?
Description: St. Louis Cardinals hit the reset button, shipping future Hall of Famer Nolan Arenado to the Arizona Diamondbacks in a move that signals a dramatic rebuild. Did the Arenado era in St. Louis fall flat, or were there unseen bright spots in his five-year tenure? JD Hafron breaks down the trade for prospect Jack Martinez, analyzes the underwhelming return, and unpacks how the Birds on the Bat arrived at this crossroads after a string of disappointing seasons and costly roster missteps.Key topics include the Cardinals’ struggles in player development, questions surrounding Paul Goldschmidt and the team’s ag...