Locked On St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals face a transformative offseason with major roster decisions looming. Will Nolan Arenado finally be traded after another disappointing season?Jeff Jones from the Belleville News Democrat breaks down the Cardinals' winter strategy, analyzing likely trades involving Arenado and Sonny Gray, the team's approach to rebuilding the starting rotation through free agency and trades, and emerging bullpen prospects like Luis Gastelum and Austin Love.https://www.bnd.com/sports/mlb/st-louis-cardinals/article312667672.htmlThe conversation covers Lars Nootbaar's concerning double heel surgery and its impact on outfield planning, Brendan Donovan's surprising trade value as JJ Wetherholt pushes for playing time, the crowded catching situation with four potential options, and Yadier Molina's uncertain coaching future. Jones provides insider perspective on potential free agent targets including Kyle Freeland, Kyle Finnegan, and whether Ryan Helsley could return to St. Louis after his disappointing Mets te