St. Louis Cardinals last off day of Spring Training

Recap of the St. Louis Cardinals Podcast with Joe Roderick & Matt Rocchio Joe Roderick and Matt Rocchio covered key topics as the Cardinals wrapped up their last off day of Spring Training. Key Topics Discussed:Spring Training Roster Battles: A split-squad game is scheduled, featuring Sonny Gray and Michael McGreevy. The hosts discussed how these performances might shape roster decisions. Sonny Gray has struggled, while McGreevy continues to impress. The Six-Man Rotation Debate: The idea of a six-man rotation was mentioned earlier but hasn’t been discussed by the team recently. Roderick and Rocchio believe it’s unlikely but predict at least six different starters will be used in April. McGreevy’s role could be a hybrid one, potentially working as a reliever in some cases, though Rocchio argued against it. Center Field Controversy: The debate between Victor Scott and Michael Siani continues. Scott has outperformed Siani offensively, but team decisions seem influenced by larger roster concerns. The lineup is complicated by balancing at-bats for Nolan Gorman, Lars Nootbaar, Brendan Donovan, and Alec Burleson. NL Central Outlook & Cardinals Roster Strength: The Cardinals were not ranked among the top 10 pitching staffs in MLB. The Cubs’ signing of Kyle Tucker raised concerns about the division’s competitiveness. The Brewers consistently develop pitching depth despite losing key starters. Who’s the Best Basketball Player on the Cardinals? A fun debate led to Chris Roycroft (6’8”, former D3 player) being the consensus pick. Other notable mentions included Alec Burleson, Michael McGreevy, and Jordan Walker for their athleticism. Final Thoughts:The Cardinals have a lot of roster questions still unanswered, especially in pitching and center field. The team seems to have its lineup mostly figured out, with Nootbaar likely starting in center. Meanwhile, concerns remain about pitching depth and the overall competitiveness of the NL Central. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices