“Rebuild” seems to be a forbidden word in Cardinal Nation; indeed, many fans weren’t alive the last time the St. Louis Cardinals had to tear down their roster. The Cardinals showed they had no intention of tanking when they inked Paul Goldschmidt to a massive contract. But with the Cardinals’ subpar play throughout the first half of the season, it raises questions about if the Goldschmidt signing has destined the team to continue treading water.
Goldschmidt signed a five-year, $130 million contract with the Cardinals, and his performance has been disappointing. While he has shown flashes of his old form, especially early in the season, he has struggled for most of the year, at least by his lofty standards.