MLB Writer Outlines Roundabout Way for Cardinals to Acquire Rival Superstar
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The St. Louis Cardinals need a true star on their roster if they want to contend for a World Series in the next few years. Their roster is filled with talent, but it lacks a true superstar with the ability to take over an entire playoff series.
St. Louis has some time before it's going to need to have one of these stars on the roster, but it could look to make a huge move in the next few months to fill the void on the roster.
Thomas Gauvain of Redbird Rants recently suggested the Cardinals could look to acquire Chicago Cubs superstar outfielder Kyle Tucker in the coming year, either in free agency or in a trade.
HOUSTON, TEXAS - JUNE 28: Kyle Tucker #30 of the Chicago Cubs hits a three run home run in the fourth inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on June 28, 2025 in Houston,...
HOUSTON, TEXAS - JUNE 28: Kyle Tucker #30 of the Chicago Cubs hits a three run home run in the fourth inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on June 28, 2025 in Houston, Texas. More"Ironically, Kyle Tucker will headline the 2025-2026 MLB free agent group. He'll likely land a $400 million contract, too. Tucker is an exceptional outfielder, and he'll be in his age-29 season next year, so whoever signs him will have at least four more years of peak performance out of Tucker," Gauvain wrote. "He certainly fits the 'star' bill, but the Cardinals will have to beat out several other bidders for Tucker's services in free agency.
"The most likely route for the Cardinals to acquire a star would be their most typical way: a trade. John Mozeliak has traded for stars like Matt Holliday, Paul Goldschmidt, and Nolan Arenado during his tenure. Chaim Bloom will have to do the same if he wants a star and doesn't think his own players will reach that level of play."
This idea doesn't make much sense. One, the Cubs would almost never trade Tucker, let alone to the rival Cardinals. Secondly, it's going to be nearly impossible for St. Louis to contend in a bidding war with teams like the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, and Los Angeles Dodgers. As much as it sucks for the mid tier markets in baseball, free agency is dominated by the massive markets.
There's almost no chance the Cardinals would be able to trade for Tucker after he's signed, either. Why would a team like the Yankees sign the star to a massive contract if they planned on trading him anyway? It makes no sense.
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