Cardinals release Brandon Crawford

Brandon Crawford is a free agent again. The San Francisco Giants legend and longtime starting shortstop was released by the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, the team announced. Crawford was unconditionally released, meaning he’ll jump straight to free agency assuming he clears waivers.

Brandon Crawford legit now has quit on his team. Legacy tarnished forever in my eyes and I for years was amongst his most vocal supporters. Can't win with him. Can't play with him. Can't coach with him. Can't do it. Joaquin Arias would never. https://t.co/d3QLALu496

— James in Sacramento (@TheRealLefthook) August 20, 2024 Crawford signed with the Cardinals in the offseason after the Giants — the team he grew up…