December 2, 2025
PIVOT: Cardinals Fans Brace for CHANGE as Nolan Arenado, Paul Goldschmidt Face Uncertain Futures
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St. Louis Cardinals brace for a full rebuild—can “the best fans in baseball” weather the storm as Nolan Arenado, Paul Goldschmidt, and Willson Contreras face uncertain futures? JD Hafron and Sully break down the Cardinals’ dramatic shift, from decades of playoff consistency to trading ace Sonny Gray and shopping key players like Brennan Donovan. Recent deals bring young prospects like Richard Fitz and Brandon Clark into the spotlight, sparking questions about the front office’s strategy and the future of standout names like Mason Win, Jordan Walker, and Alec “Biscuits” Burleson. Is the farm system strong enough to deliver a new era of Cardinal success? The hosts tackle the frustrating histories of trades gone wrong—think Randy Arozarena and Adolis Garcia—as well as the risky landscape of closer contracts, highlighted by Devin Williams’ surprising move to the Mets. Tune in for sharp analysis, bold predictions, and discussion of the Cardinals’ upcoming challenges as the rebuild begins. Follow Locked on Cardinals on Twitter @LO_Cardinals Check out the In Memoriam Video - https://youtu.be/ISl3VGJmjrc?si=-06A-KejhbjQp4X7 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-mlb/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/ #MLB #Baseball #WorldSeries Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.