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Podcast: Locked On Cardinals - Daily Podcast On The St. Louis Cardinals
Episode: Is Nelson Velázquez's SPRING Enough to BENCH St. Louis Cardinals Starters? Liam Doyle STRUGGLES
Description: Nelson Velázquez stakes his claim as the St. Louis Cardinals’ breakout star of spring, powering the offense while fierce bullpen competition heats up with Opening Day looming.
JD Hafron recaps the Cardinals’ double sweep of the Nationals—highlighting clutch performances from Alec Burleson, standout relief work by Riley O’Brien and George Soriano, and impressive showings in the Spring Breakout game from J.J. Wetherholt, Joshua Baez, and Tanner Franklin. The episode explores strategic lineup battles, Victor Scott and Masyn Winn’s struggles, and whether Nathan Church could force his way into the starting center field role. With...