Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast

Episode 257: History Accomplished

700!  A mark that seemed so improbable at the beginning of the season and so impossible midway through became reality last night.  Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) marvel at the man that is Albert Pujols and talk about this historic event and all that surrounds it, such as if it couldn't come in St. Louis, LA was the next best place.  While the guys could talk about Pujols forever, they do turn to the recent downturn of the offense, their thoughts on the current pitching staff, and some look forward to the postseason.  Mainly, though, this is about Albert.  As it should be!

Episode 256: Pomp and Circumstance

It's been a historic week for the Cardinals and Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) are here to talk all about it.  From the incredibleness that is Albert Pujols to the reliability of Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina, plenty of milestones were on display.  Did that distract the team any?  Is there a concern about their late inning heroics being non-repeatable in October?  Is Jack Flaherty a part of the postseason rotation?  How are pitchers going to be used in the playoffs?  So many questions around a pretty solid team.  Come listen and see if we have answers!

Episode 255: Chugging Along

The Cardinals finally dropped back-to-back games for the first time since late July.  But is it a good thing they've cooled from their red-hot August?  Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) talk about the week that was for the Cardinals and what might be lurking ahead.  Is the pitching staff hitting a little bit of a wall?  What will the bullpen roles be like in the playoffs?  Are there downsides to Ryan Helsley's new entrance display?  All that plus talk about Alec Burleson's callup and the MLB rule changes so come on in and join us!

Episode 254: Sending Up a Flare

The Cardinals are heading into Labor Day weekend in very strong position, up 7 1/2 over the Brewers.  Is this race over already?  Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) talk about how things are going for the surging Redbirds.  How much will Jack Flaherty bring when he returns next week?  Is there concern over Miles Mikolas?  Is Lars Nootbaar for real?  The guys also talk about MLB debuts and player usage.  Spend your afternoon with them!

Episode 253: Flies In The Ointment

It's been a very good few weeks for the St. Louis Cardinals, but that doesn't mean it's been perfect.  Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) don't spend as much time as they should marveling at Paul Goldschmidt's Triple Crown run or Nolan Arenado's mastery but instead look around at some of the potential issues of the club.  What does the pitching staff look like when Jack Flaherty returns?  Has Dakota Hudson actually turned it around?  What's up with players like Genesis Cabrera and Paul DeJong?  What may the club do this offseason?  All that plus a plug for our Discord server--DM C70 if you want to join it!

Episode 252: Fantastic Four

The Cardinals are up four games in the NL Central and that has Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) riding high.  The guys talk about the week that was, including Albert Pujols's heroics and his chances at 700, plus discuss other matters such as who they trust in the bullpen, how important Jordan Montgomery in particular has been to the club, and what is going on with Tyler O'Neill and Paul DeJong.  Give it a listen!

Episode 251: Trying To Stay On Top

The Cardinals stumbled in Colorado while the Brewers finally found their post-Hader footing, so this weekend's series between the two teams is big.  Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) talk about the week that was, the weeks to come, and the winter looming.  Can Jack Flaherty make a difference?  What is up with Tyler O'Neill?  How trustworthy is Genesis Cabrera?  Plus some talk about the big non-Cardinal news of the weekend and a rant over the new schedule as only the old men can do it!

Episode 250: Time For a Run

The Cardinals didn't get big and bold at the trade deadline but they did get better.  Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) talk about all three trades the Cards made and the repercussions involved in them.  Will JoJo Romero influence this season?  How perfect is the fit of Jose Quintana?  Did the club somehow sour on Harrison Bader?  All that plus discussion of next year's starting rotation and the excitement that comes from sweeping the Cubs.  Come and join us!

Episode 249: Trade Winds Swirling

With still a couple of days before the deadline, the Cardinals haven't made any moves in the trade market yet.  That's expected to change and Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) are here to talk about what could happen, what probably won't happen, what they want to happen, and what they don't want to happen.  Will the Cardinals bring Juan Soto back with them from Washington?  Should they be active in acquiring Frankie Montas?  How does the fact Paul DeJong is on the taxi squad influence trade thoughts?  A lot of talk about rumors and reports plus the coming return of Yadier Molina.  Come give it a listen before it gets too dated!

Episode 248: Soto, Johnny Mo, and the Week That Was

Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) had the chance to go to St. Louis and be a part of Blogger Day last week, which means there's a lot of commentary on the comments President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak had for the group.  How do those comments color the swirling trade rumors around Washington Nationals wunderkind Juan Soto?  Could the Cardinals actually be in that?  The guys also talk about the All-Star Game, Yadier Molina's rehab and return, and what pitchers the Cards could look at during the next week in the trade market.  Come spend some time with the guys!