Gashouse Gang (Ep.78) Spring Training Scoop & NL Contender Conversations with Pauley and Wheeler

Kevin Wheeler and Matt Pauley delve into the latest Spring Training updates for the St. Louis Cardinals, including travel logistics and player groupings. They discuss lineup adjustments with Lars Nootbaar in centerfield and Victor Scott in left field, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and matchups in constructing lineups. The hosts also evaluate the potential of the Cardinals' starting rotation, focusing on pitchers like Sonny Gray, Erick Fedde, and Miles Mikolas, and highlight Quinn Matthews' impressive debut performance. They analyze Lars Nootbaar's value through his underlying stats and discuss the top National League contenders, including the Dodgers, Phillies, Braves, and Mets. Concerns about the Braves' health and skepticism about the NL Central division strength are also addressed.