Gateway to Baseball Heaven: A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast

GTBH 1/28/24: Edman Tell No Tales

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals.  As January winds to a close, Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) talk about the little news there is and then get a little ranty about this past winter.  Tommy Edman signed a two year contract that bought out his arbitration years.  Is this a big deal?  Why didn't it go longer?  Why are the Cardinals so afraid of insurance in the rotation?  David also goes down the prospect lists that have come out and talks about where the young Cardinals show up.  Plenty for you in this one!

GTBH 1/22/24: The Traveling Wilburys

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals.  This week there were plenty of moves for Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) to discuss, even if most of them wound up in the "eh, it's fine" pile.  James Naile goes to Korea, which means the Cards can sign Matt Carpenter.  Can his bat do anything?  Can he be the leader they want?  Do they even need said leader?  The guys also get into Tommy Edman's contract extension, so stick around for Daniel's hot take, or as hot of a take as he is capable of.

GTBH 1/14/24: Finding Warmth on a Cold Weekend

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need for the St. Louis Cardinals.  There might be snow on the ground where Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) are but that doesn't mean that nobody's talking baseball.  Winter Warmup in St. Louis brings John Mozeliak and the players out for media availability.  What stood out to the guys?  Is it really true the RSN situation didn't affect this winter?  Is Victor Scott II really the next Mookie Betts?  And why are the Cardinals going to arbitration with Tommy Edman?  All that and more on this week's show!

GTBH 1/8/24: The Roster In Full Bloom

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals.  With the holidays behind, Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) get back together to talk baseball in an extra-long edition of Gateway.  The club seems to be done with its construction of the 2024 team.  Where did the payroll increase that was discussed go?  Was last year really a wake-up call for this club?  The bullpen has gotten a low-cost makeover--how encouraging are its chances next season?  All that plus much more!

GTBH 12/4/23: A Chilly Time in Nashville

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis about the St. Louis Cardinals.  The baseball world has converged on David's (@iPopEditor) town for winter meetings and he and Daniel (@C70) talk about the news of the day, what news there is.  The Cardinals have made it official that they are open to trading Tyler O'Neill.  Is there any way that doesn't happen?  What kind of return would they get?  Are there other outfielders that could move?  The bullpen seems to be the team focus right now.  What sort of players might get added?  All this and guesses on what else might happen soon!

GTBH 11/27/23: It’s Always Sonny In St. Louis

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals.  John Mozeliak did a lot of shopping around the Thanksgiving holiday, checking off the Three Wise Starters from his list.  How interesting is it to have Lance Lynn, Kyle Gibson, and Sonny Gray in the fold?  Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) talk about their reactions to the moves, whether the Cards are the favorites in the division, and whether this is more of a band-aid than a true course correction.  Give a listen and let us know if you think this would be a better haul were it not for the Shadow of Yamamoto!

GTBH 11/19/23: No No Nola

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals.  News out of Philadelphia is that Aaron Nola is staying put and Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) are here to discuss what that means.  Is it a problem that the Cardinals apparently never met with the pitcher?  How nervous does it make you that there is one less chair?  The guys also talk about the non-tender deadline and the moves that were made there.  Do they show a new focus for the organization?  Come in and enjoy during your Thanksgiving week!

GTBH 11/13/23: November Details

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals.  Still no major moves as of yet, so Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) start talking about the smaller ones.  Does it make sense that the Cards filled up their 40-man roster?  Will they make a Rule 5 pick?  Should Jordan Walker have gotten a ROY vote?  All these and more on a special Monday night edition!

GTBH 11/5/23: Start Your Engines

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals.  With the World Series in the rear view mirror, Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) discuss the Rangers' championship before diving into the free agency issues.  The opening bell sounds on Monday but do either of these guys expect a big deal before the turkey is ready on Thanksgiving?  There's also talk that Chaim Bloom might be joining the Cardinals in an advisory role.  Is this a good idea?  Before the free agency begins, give a listen to this show!

GTBH 10/29/23: Hey Buddy, What’s Up?

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals.  With limited Cardinal news, Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) are reduced to speculating whether there is any import in the Cardinals picking up Buddy Kennedy.  (Spoiler alert: there's not.)  They also discuss the pitfalls of a Yadier Molina return via coaching and the chances of the club landing a Japanese pitcher.  No, not that one.