By the time you read this the second half of the Cardinals’ 2022 season will be underway. As of today – Thursday, the worst sports day of the year – the Cards sit at 50-44, a last Sunday rainout with the Reds away from being in a tie with the Brewers in the NL Central.
The first half was, at times, frustrating and painful. And, at times, exciting and interesting. The result is an inconsistent team in a position to wrest the division crown from the equally inconsistent Brewers.
Why do I say that? Several reasons.