St. Louis Cardinals Should DEMAND More for Brendan Donovan—Here’s Why!

Brendan Donovan’s trade value surges as the St. Louis Cardinals field aggressive offers—can the front office land a major league-ready starting pitcher or top prospects in exchange? The Braves’ eye-popping $20 million deal for Ha-Seong Kim sets a new market standard, putting a spotlight on the urgency and stakes surrounding Donovan’s future in St. Louis.JD Hafron breaks down the implications for the Cardinals’ roster and bullpen, including fan reactions and the risk-reward calculus of the new Dustin May signing. Key topics include lefty JoJo Romero’s uncertain status as the relief market heats up, trade rumors involving the Mariners and Giants, and potential prospect returns. Get insider analysis on Cardinals’ front office strategy as the team weighs supply, demand, and clubhouse chemistry in pivotal offseason moves. Can the Cardinals maximize Donovan’s value, strengthen their rotation, and avoid another disappointing trade outcome?0:00 – Brendan Donovan Trade Market10:24 – Dustin May Signing Reactions24:21 – Lefty Reliever Market MovesFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-st-louis-cardinals/Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonstlcardinals.supercast.com/Follow on Twitter/X: @JDSPORTSRADIOFollow the show on Twitter/X: @LO_CardinalsSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload 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.FanDuelToday'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)#ForTheLou #stlcards #mlb #lockedoncardinals #stlouiscardinals Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.