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The Cardinals should retire Adam Wainwright's No. 50

The Cardinals should retire Adam Wainwright's No. 50

Unfortunately, the existing standard, which is silly, makes it unlikely that the freshly minted 200-game winner will receive such an honor

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Sep 21, 2023
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Adam Wainwright’s 200th win was what it should’ve been, what it needed to be. After a season of struggles that so often verged on the humiliating, the stalwart right-hander dizzied the Brewers with a vintage mix of speeds and angles and offerings – a connoisseur’s outing, for one last time. 

Next comes, perhaps, a trip to the plate during the final home series of the season, for purposes of feting and farewell. Beyond that, though, it’s uncertain. Waino is a franchise legend, and his affable nature and popularity ensure that he’s a legend for reasons that go beyond his substantial excellence on the mound. No doubt, a red jacket and a spot in the Cardinals’ Hall of Fame are in the offing, but he merits more than that. His No. 50 should be retired. 

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