If you look at social media, listen to the radio, or read about the St. Louis Cardinals’ trade deadline moves, all you hear is whining. Lots and lots of whining. It’s like there was a party and the Cardinals didn’t bother to show up.
The recent MLB trade deadline was widely viewed as one of the most active in recent memory. A flurry of deals, particularly in the final 31 hours leading up to the deadline, saw 50 trades executed.
The Cardinals opted for a more subdued approach, dealing expiring contracts like closer Ryan Helsley and relievers Steven Matz and Phil Maton for future assets.