Members of the St. Louis Cardinals appear desperate to stay with their team through thick and thin.
Once upon a time, the St. Louis Cardinals were among the most desirable destinations in the league for free agents. Their reputation as a cutting-edge franchise that had a winning culture allowed them to punch above their market size and compete nearly every season. Eventually, though, as a result of the organization's complacency and a myriad of other factors, the Cardinals lost their luster.