Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast

It was a momentous week for the Cardinals and Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and guest host Jason Hill (Viva El Birdos, @JPHill_Cards) are here to talk all about it.  Of course, the big news was the Paul DeJong demotion but the guys talk about a few things before that topic, including the sputtering offense.  Eventually they get to DeJong, the reasons why Tommy Edman is still at second, and why is Nolan Gorman still at Memphis? Plus, after some internet issues, Daniel and Jason discuss some relievers and the manager's use of them.  Settle in for a good conversation!

The Cardinals are out on the West Coast, meaning that it's a late start to the night of baseball.  Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) brings in Russ Robinson (Redbird Rants, @frrobinson1957) to talk about all things Cardinals before the game gets underway.  The guys talk about all manner of things, whether it's the COVID issues around Adam Wainwright, the confidence in the pitching rotation and what sort of depth there is backing it up, and the Cardinal Hall of Fame.  Of course, we are also legally obligated to discuss Paul DeJong's struggles, so that's in there as well.  Come join the fun!

The Cardinals being on an alternate viewing stream on Friday night gave Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and guest Alex (Birds on the Black, @alexcards79) something new to complain about, even if they didn't completely take advantage.  This show isn't all about griping, though, not with the Cardinals off to a strong start to the 2022 season.  What's working with the club right now?  How much fun has it been to see a relaxed Albert Pujols and has he rubbed off on Yadier Molina?  Why does it seem the only Marlin Daniel knows is Jazz Chisholm?  All that and much more on an extended edition of Musial!

As the Cardinals put a pounding to the Brewers, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) brings in Evan (Redbird Rewind, @webb_evan12) to talk about the very early going of the 2022 season.  The offense has looked pretty sharp, all things considered, led by....Tommy Edman?  (Well, Nolan Arenado first but Edman is right up there.)  The guys talk about that surprise as well as other bits and pieces from the first week.  Does anyone feel better about the pitching staff?  How much fun are Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina having during this season so far?  All that and much more!

The 2022 St. Louis Cardinals season is here and, so far, it's spectacular.  With one game in the books, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) sits down with Carter Zehr (Cardinals Chat podcast, @CardinalsChat18) to go through the ins and outs of the Opening Day celebration.  How great was the honoring of the Big Three?  How exciting was the offense?  Was there anything at all troubling about the day in general?  The guys break down everything plus talk about the decision of Jordan Hicks as fifth starter.  Baseball's back! Closing audio courtesy of Bally Sports Midwest

With the return of Albert Pujols to St. Louis, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) thought it best to bring in his own blast from the past.  Dan Buffa (@buffa82), the original co-host of this show back when it was Best Dans in Baseball, makes his return after six years away.  In a free-wheeling conversation, the guys talk about the return of Albert, the needs of this rotation, what this offense could look like, and Jordan Hicks's spring.  Plus, as a nod to the old show, they wrap it up with some TV and movie talk.  Come party like it's 2016!

With Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) still off on baseball assignment, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) brings in some old friends with a new look.  Nate and Ben of Talking About Birds (@TalkAboutBirds) have revived their podcast and are bringing their unique looks at Cardinal baseball back to the masses.  The guys talk about all sorts of things, whether it is the future of Jordan Hicks, what the addition of Cory Spangenburg means, and what this strong spring means for the 2022 season.  Plus there's some general talk about where baseball might be going.  Come talk about those birds!

With Allen getting a much-needed day off from baseball activities, Ben Cerutti (Birds on the Black, @stlfanbc7) joins Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) to talk about the initial week of spring training and the initial exhibition game.  When can we start wondering about how different Oli Marmol is from Mike Shildt?  What bat is still out there that intrigues Mr. Cerutti?  Where should Jordan Hicks start the season, how damaging are the injuries to Alex Reyes and Jack Flaherty, and do the Cardinals realize that their pitching depth could use some shoring up?  Get back into the swing of things with another Musial!

The lockout is over and baseball is on its way back with spring training games in less than a week.  Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) is joined by Ben Godar (Cardinals Off Day, @bengodar) to talk about the CBA and some of the provisions in it before shifting their focus to the Cardinals.  What are the expectations for the newest Cardinal, Drew VerHagen?  Should the Cardinals get Albert Pujols for one last hurrah?  Just how good is this team anyway?  All that and an update on the Nathan Hale Rangers!

Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) was feeling particularly grumpy about the state of baseball, what with that whole lockout and some of the solutions (like expanded playoffs) to try to fix it, so he got someone he knew was on the same page to join him this week.  Alex (Birds on the Black, @alexcards79) might not be as old as Daniel, but the two share a sensibility about the game.  How does baseball find a way out of this mess?  What will the ramifications be in regards to baseball's future and popularity?  And just how bad is this expanded playoff idea?  Plus stick around for an update from Coach Allen's (@amedlock1) first managerial outing!