A former St. Louis Cardinals first-round draft pick has been linked to the National League Central-rival Chicago Cubs as a potential landing spot this winter.
The St. Louis Cardinals have no business committing to nine-figure deals this offseason as the front office looks for ways to reduce payroll.for the rebuilding Cardinals, who will turn to their youth core in 2025 instead of adding depth during free agency this winter."The Kyle Tucker trade gives the Cubs the superstar their lineup had been lacking," Bleacher Report's Zachary D. Rymer wrote Monday morning.
Flaherty posted a 41-31 record with a 3.58 ERA, 706-to-242 strikeout-to-walk ratio, .240 batting average against and a 1.19 WHIP throughout seven seasons with the Cardinals. After reviving his career with the Detroit Tigers and 2024 World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers this season, Flaherty's projected market value is roughly $115 million over a five-year deal, translating to nearly $23 million annually,
Adding Flaherty to a Cubs rotation that ranked sixth in 2024 with a 3.77 ERA will surely put the division rivals in a better spot to claim the NL Central throne for the first time since the shortened season of 2020. If Flaherty were to sign with the Cubs this offseason, it'd be interesting to see how the Cardinals fan base would respond. Some don't hold a high opinion of the injury-prone veteran as it is -- joining St. Louis' most-hated rival would undoubtedly ruffle some feathers.Nate Hagerty joined “Inside The Cardinals” as a content creator to spread knowledge about his favorite childhood team. A hometown native of Boston, Hagerty chose at an early age of six years old to follow the St.
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