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The Cardinals are making headlines off the field as former reliever Andrew Miller emerges as a top candidate for MLBPA president following the Tony Clark scandal. Miller's experience and leadership during his playing days with St. Louis position him as a strong voice for player rights, a role that could have significant implications for labor relations in the sport moving forward.

On the field, manager Oli Marmol is at odds with the front office regarding the need for a veteran right-handed bench bat. While Chaim Bloom believes such a player can provide necessary leadership, Marmol feels confident in the current roster’s ability to develop organically. This disagreement could shape the team's strategy as they navigate a rebuilding phase, emphasizing the importance of homegrown talent over veteran presence.

In injury news, Lars Nootbaar is working hard to return to form after surgery on both heels. His readiness for the upcoming season remains uncertain, but Nootbaar’s potential impact on the lineup could be significant if he can prove his health. As spring training kicks off, all eyes will be on the competition for roster spots and the health of key players.

As the Cardinals embark on their rebuild, the focus will be on addressing critical questions, such as the effectiveness of the young core and how they adapt to this new era under Bloom's vision. With intriguing stories unfolding, fans should stay tuned for a season that promises development over immediate wins.


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Former Cardinal named a top candidate for MLBPA president after Tony Clark scandal
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Former Cardinal named a top candidate for MLBPA president after Tony Clark scandal
Former St. Louis Cardinals reliever Andrew Miller is one of the leading candidates to replace recently resigned Tony Clark as the MLBPA president ahead of intense labor negotiations.
Oli Marmol hasn't fully bought into one of Chaim Bloom's offseason Cardinals goals
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Oli Marmol hasn't fully bought into one of Chaim Bloom's offseason Cardinals goals
St. Louis Cardinals manager Oli Marmol doesn't think a veteran right-handed bench bat is needed to provide leadership for the team despite Chaim Bloom's suggestions to the contrary.
After surgery on both heels, Nootbaar ready to prove himself again
MLB.com
After surgery on both heels, Nootbaar ready to prove himself again
JUPITER, Fla. -- Lars Nootbaar arrived in Cardinals camp Wednesday unsure of when he'll be able to play in Major League games again. Nootbaar underwent surgery in October on both heels to shave Haglund's deformities, bone at the back of the heel that can cause pain. He spent much of
5 key questions for Cards to answer this spring
MLB.com
5 key questions for Cards to answer this spring
This week, the first Cardinals Spring Training of the Chaim Bloom Era officially kicked off. When Bloom addressed the clubhouse this week, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the message was one of opportunity: “One of the things that we’re all excited to see happen is what
Which St. Louis Cardinal Has the Most to Gain or Lose in 2026?
Viva El Birdos
Which St. Louis Cardinal Has the Most to Gain or Lose in 2026?
While most are not predicting the St. Louis Cardinals will not be a playoff-caliber team in 2026, the upcoming season is full of compelling storylines including many players who have the most to gain (or lose). There are several players who have a lot on the line in 2026. The St. Louis Cardinals with the […]
Jurrangelo Cjintje is your #5 St. Louis Cardinals prospect
Viva El Birdos
Jurrangelo Cjintje is your #5 St. Louis Cardinals prospect
Instead of sharing that Jurrangelo Cjintje lost the head-to-head vote to Quinn Mathews for the #5 prospect during our regularly scheduled programming (tomorrow), I figured it was more appropriate to have its own official post. There was an interesting quandary posted in the comments that was not a quandary at all as it turns out. […]
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