Archive - Birdy Work

August 2025

Thoughts on Nolan Gorman and three other young “runway” hitters

Has Gorman with his recent surge established himself as a keeper under Chaim Bloom? Yes, it says here

Aug 27 •

Let’s get excited about JJ Wetherholt

We were hoping for future stardom from the moment he was drafted, and the trajectory of his first full professional season has advanced those hopes

Aug 21 •

The Cardinals' strikeout problem in the rotation must be addressed

And the work starts with the pitchers already in place

Aug 15 •

Reader Mailbag, Part 2: The attendance problem, the payroll future, logjam talk, mascots, mistakes, and more

Let's get to the rest of those mailbag submissions

Aug 9 •

Reader Mailbag, Part 1: The strikeout problem, the quiet and obvious trade deadline, Chaim Bloom's tough decisions ahead, Happy Gilmore 2…

Readers have questions, writer has answers -- some of them possibly correct and coherent

Aug 6 •

BREATHLESSLY IMPORTANT: Call for mailbag submissions, post-trade deadline edition

Got questions or comments for the next mailbag? Send 'em my way

Aug 1 •

July 2025

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