[COMT] Are Jordan Walker and the St. Louis Cardinals for real? Feat. Kevin Wheeler

About this episode

The episode discusses the current state of the St. Louis Cardinals, focusing on player performances and management decisions.

In this episode of Cardinals On My Time, Scott Plaza is joined by Matt and Jonathan from Redbird Rundown and special guest Kevin Wheeler from KMOX to break down everything happening in Cardinal Nation. We dive deep into Jordan Walker’s mechanical changes and why his "Aaron Judge bat speed" is finally turning into results. We also debate the "Oli-isms" of manager Oli Marmol, the defensive struggles of Ivan Herrera behind the plate, and whether Michael McGreevy’s success is sustainable or just a "luck-based" mirage. In this episode, we discuss: - Jordan Walker's Resurgence: Why mechanical shifts and pitch selection are changing his trajectory. - The Oli Marmol Extension: Is he the right man to lead the rebuild? - The Herrera Catching Dilemma: Can the Cardinals survive his arm strength issues for the sake of his bat? - Pitching Mirages: Why Michael McGreevy’s 8.05 expected ERA is cause for concern - Victor Scott II: Elite defense vs. an offensive "black hole". Support the Show! Hit the SUBSCRIBE button and join our Discord for live game chats!https://discord.com/invite/Z2nPG5438

People in this episode

Host: Scott Plaza

Guests: Matt, Jonathan, Kevin Wheeler

Topics covered

• Jordan Walker's mechanical changes
• Oli Marmol's management
• Ivan Herrera's defensive struggles
• Michael McGreevy's pitching performance
• Cardinals' season analysis

Keywords

• Jordan Walker
• Oli Marmol
• Ivan Herrera
• Michael McGreevy
• Cardinals
• baseball
• pitching
• defense

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: KMOX

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