What the Cardinals’ trade deadline might look like

And a little about what it *should* look like

The Cardinals aren’t yet buried in the chase for the third NL wild-card berth – they have head-to-head games remaining with each of the three teams in front of them, including five more with the Padres, who hold that third spot for the moment. However, a .500 June, a 7-12 July, and the prevailing organizational emphasis on the long-term mean they will b…