Can the Cardinals Keep This Up? Brenden Schaeffer Joins!

About this episode

Jim Hayes and Brenden Schaeffer discuss the sustainability of the Cardinals' season and fan engagement amidst a rebuild.

Jim Hayes is joined by Cardinals expert Brenden Schaeffer to talk all things Cards! (01:05) Is this start to the season sustainable? How are they winning and who are the most underrated pieces of the ballclub up to this point? Jim and Brenden dive in. (20:00) We know this is supposed to be a rebuild season, but are the Cards winning over fans? Brenden shares his insight on the fanbase buying into the team's success and where the "haters" are with manager Oliver Marmol. Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/FOUL #squarepod  Cardinal Territory is the official St. Louis Cardinals podcast of the Foul Territory Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Jim Hayes

Guest: Brenden Schaeffer

Topics covered

• St. Louis Cardinals
• season sustainability
• fan engagement
• manager Oliver Marmol
• team success
• rebuild season

Keywords

• Cardinals
• Brenden Schaeffer
• Jim Hayes
• fanbase
• Oliver Marmol
• season start
• underrated players

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Foul Territory Network

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