Jim Hayes is joined by long-time Cardinals' scribes Jeff Jones and John Denton to talk about the latest in Cardinal Territory.
First, the hosts dive into WBC talk (1:00). What happened with Team USA, where did the "o" go, and what does Mark DeRosa's future look like?
In Cards news, the team announced it had optioned pitcher Richard Fitts to Triple-A to open the season (12:21). What does this mean for Fitts and the starting rotation ahead of opening day?
(16:38) Outfielder Jordan Walker has been a lightning rod for the Cardinals since his fine debut season in 2023. Should Walker open the season in the minors or continue to work on his revamped swing in the big leagues? The hosts share their thoughts.
Plus Nolan Gorman talk (21:17) and how to define a successful season for the Redbirds on this edition of the show!
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