OT: OT: Lets Go Cardinals! (All Baseball Talk Here) Part 2

[ChicagoBlues]

Is 2025 considered a strong draft?

Memento knows her shit about baseball. Impressive knowledge of that sport.

 

[Mike Liut]

I read that since the Cards are drafting 5th in 2025, they can’t draft any higher than 10th in 2026. Is that right?

 

[joe galiba]

if I was GM, it would be - fine but if we don’t get a better offer then you are still going to be here and Gorman is the third baseman, I am sure we can find you some pinch hitting opportunities

 

[Memento]

Is 2025 considered a strong draft?

Really strong at the top thus far, led by Ethan Holliday (son of our very own Matt Holliday). More talent in high school than college thus far, but there's plenty of time for rankings to change. It helps us to pick 5th, in addition to Comp B and second-round picks; it means that there's more bonus money to potentially sign those high schoolers, potentially an arm or an outfield bat.

Memento knows her shit about baseball. Impressive knowledge of that sport.

You're going to make me blush, Chicago. If I knew my shit, I'd be employed by a baseball team, not spending time here.

I read that since the Cards are drafting 5th in 2025, they can’t draft any higher than 10th in 2026. Is that right?

According to one baseball insider on X thus far, but since other teams that contribute to the sport monetarily via revenue sharing instead of receiving, those teams can't win the lottery in consecutive years. In addition, teams that receive revenue sharing cannot win the lottery after two consecutive years in it, which is why the A's this year and Rockies next year won't be eligible to win either.

Since the White Sox have been on the same end (lottery winner last year as a "payor" club), they can't pick higher than 10th when they were the worst team in modern baseball history, so it makes sense that we're in a similar situation next year.

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[HFsNumber1Heel]

Hi Blues fans. Ranger fan in peace. I'm going to be heading to a Cardinals game this spring. In my brief stay, what are some really awesome restaurants and things to do in STL outside of The Arch and Anheuser-Busch factory?

 

[Xerloris]

Hi Blues fans. Ranger fan in peace. I'm going to be heading to a Cardinals game this spring. In my brief stay, what are some really awesome restaurants and things to do in STL outside of The Arch and Anheuser-Busch factory?

I always thought we had a nice zoo

 

[Memento]

I always thought we had a nice zoo

We do, and it’s free to enter (not counting parking, food and souvenirs and stuff like that). Lots of fun, but make sure to bring water and expect to walk a lot.

 

[TheDizee]

yes the zoo for sure

 

[Mike Liut]

Hi Blues fans. Ranger fan in peace. I'm going to be heading to a Cardinals game this spring. In my brief stay, what are some really awesome restaurants and things to do in STL outside of The Arch and Anheuser-Busch factory?

The zoo, science center, aquarium

 

[HFsNumber1Heel]

The zoo, science center, aquarium

Thanks! How about fooooooood?

 

[bleedblue1223]

Thanks! How about fooooooood?

If you like Italian, The Hill has a bunch of good spots.

 

[Spear]

Thanks! How about fooooooood?

Chef Gordon Ramsay opened up a downtown restaurant this year. From the sounds of it, you might want to make reservations soon. https://www.fourseasons.com/stlouis/dining/

 

[bluesXwinXtheXcup]

Thanks! How about fooooooood?

Go the Loop in University City. It's a street with lots of food choices and fun place to walk around. I recommend Blueberry Hill Homepage - Blueberry Hill

 

[Vladys Gumption]

If you like Italian, The Hill has a bunch of good spots.

I second this. Anthinino's is a fantastic choice for pasta or anything Italian. Adriana’s and Gioia’s are my go to’s for sandwiches.

 

[bleedblue1223]

I second this. Anthinino's is a fantastic choice for pasta or anything Italian. Adriana’s and Gioia’s are my go to’s for sandwiches.

Yep, Anthonino's is our favorite too.