Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper take an in-depth look at the Cardinals farm system, what it's produced lately, where it's going and some of the prospects to watch. They also take a look at what Chaim Bloom will be tasked to do as St. Louis heads into the 2025 season.

(00:00) What's gone wrong for a very successful franchise?

(02:00) Self-evaluation has been a problem

(05:00) The Cardinals Way and the advantages it gave St. Louis

(06:30) What's happened with recent big league talent?

(10:00) Is there a spot for Victor Scott II?

(13:00) How Chaim Bloom's strengths fit what St. Louis needs

(17:00) The Cardinals pitching approach is being adjusted

(22:00) Where is the pitching going?

(25:00) What are realistic goals for 2025?

(27:00) How good is JJ Wetherholt?

(29:00) Why third base is likely Wetherholt's home

(31:00) A DSL prospect you need to know

(34:00) Quinn Mathews' advantage over most young pitching prospects

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