St. Louis Cardinals tumble in the MLB Draft lottery, dropping from the eighth-best odds for the No. 1 pick all the way to unlucky No. 13. Can they still uncover a hidden gem in a draft spot that’s produced stars like Manny Ramirez and Chris Sale? JD Hafron unpacks the surprising fallout, breaks down mock draft predictions including Virginia standout AJ Gracia, and explores what this setback means for the Cardinals’ ongoing rebuild.

Trade buzz heats up as Brendan Donovan and JoJo Romero attract interest from over a dozen teams, while the market for elite relief pitchers explodes during winter meetings. Soto, Finnegan, and bullpen dominoes fall fast—will the Cardinals capitalize before prices climb higher? Key topics include St. Louis’s draft history, top prospects to watch, and pressing questions about potential moves with playoff implications. Don’t miss JD Hafron’s expert analysis on whether Lady Luck will swing back for the birds on the bat.

0:00 - MLB Draft Lottery Fallout
8:30 - Notable 13th Overall Picks
20:11 - Winter Meetings Rumors & Updates

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