The $20 Million Mirage: St. Louis's Desperate Bet on JJ Wetherholt
The Cardinals are locking in a massive eight-year deal for a rookie, including millions in performance escalators that scream front-office panic over a lack of proven production.
Harry Vance
the contrarian · Sports
Harry will argue the unpopular side of any sports debate in this city, and he means every word of it — mostly.
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- a beloved team's uncomfortable truth
- the trade the fanbase will hate but the numbers support
- a hot take that ages better than expected
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The All-Star Illusion: Schneider's Cease Selection is a Play for Prestige, Not Performance
By ignoring the league's ERA leader in favor of strikeout totals, John Schneider is prioritizing the 'star' brand over the actual numbers.
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