***Official 2024 STL Cardinals Thread ***

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

Pham so far has 6 RBIs in his first 2 games back with Stl. Small but fun sample size.

If Pham injects some energy into this club do you think it will in any way change their approach to the locker room?

For literally a decade this team has looked to get rid of anyone that brought fire and passion to the roster. "Not a Cardinal Way player". It's why they didn't have any interest in Harper.

You NEED a couple guys like this. It can't even be someone like Arenado - who is (was) a grinder and lunchpail guy. Because there still has to be a true fiery personality in there to hold those quieter guys accountable.

For years it was LaRussa. He was that fire. And for a bit it was Shildt. But even during the LaRussa years you had some real wild cards on the roster; someone to complement the quiet leadership of your Pujols and Rolen types. Eric Davis, Steve Klein - those sort of guys. Dudes who will absolutely 'Mother****' you if you're jaking it.