Should St. Louis Cardinals extend Brendan Donovan in rebuild? Pros, Cons & Comps | Cards Central 365

The crew on Cards Central 365 dives into the ongoing debate surrounding Brendan Donovan and the Cardinals’ rebuild, weighing the pros and cons of trading versus extending one of the team’s most versatile players. Using creative analogies and roster context, the discussion explores Donovan’s trade value, timeline fit, positional logjams, and what his future could mean for the Cardinals’ identity during a rebuild. The episode also looks ahead at when St. Louis might realistically return to World Series contention and how decisions made now could shape the next competitive window. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices