Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper take an in-depth look at the Cardinals farm system, what it's produced lately, where it's going and some of the prospects to watch. They also take a look at what Chaim Bloom will be tasked to do as St. Louis heads into the 2025 season.
(00:00) What's gone wrong for a very successful franchise?
(02:00) Self-evaluation has been a problem
(05:00) The Cardinals Way and the advantages it gave St. Louis
(06:30) What's happened with recent you big league talent?
(10:00) Is there a spot for Victor Scott II?
(13:00) How Chaim Bloom's strengths fit what St. Louis needs
(17:00) The Cardinals pitching approach is being adjusted
(22:00) Where is the pitching going?
(25:00) What are realistic goals for 2025?
(27:00) How good is JJ Wetherholt?
(29:00) Why third base is likely Wetherholt's home
(31:00) A DSL prospect you need to know
(34:00) Quinn Mathews' advantage over most young pitching prospects
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