Lars Nootbaar's SHOCKING Heel Surgery Could DERAIL St. Louis Cardinals Opening Day Plans

29/10/2025 29 min Episodio 1384
Lars Nootbaar's SHOCKING Heel Surgery Could DERAIL St. Louis Cardinals Opening Day Plans

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Lars Nootbaar's heel surgery throws the St. Louis Cardinals' Opening Day plans into uncertainty. Will the Cardinals outfielder be ready for March 26th, or could his recovery stretch into April?JD Hafron breaks down Nootbaar's shocking diagnosis of Haglund's deformities, the 4-6 month recovery timeline, and how this impacts his trade value heading into the offseason. The discussion covers internal outfield solutions including Alec Burleson, Victor Scott, and Jordan Walker, plus listener reactions to potential free agent targets like Zac Gallen at 5 years, $135 million. Key topics include why the Cardinals must bank on Jordan Walker and Nolan Gorman becoming 25-30 home run threats, the team's offensive needs beyond pitching, and Albert Pujols' second interview for the San Diego Padres managerial position.Tune in for a complete breakdown of how Nootbaar's surgery reshapes the Cardinals' offseason strategy and roster construction.0:00 Intro1:34 Lars Nootbaar's Heel Surgery Update4:38 Recovery Timeline and Opening Day Concerns8:45 Cardinals Outfield Options Without Noot14:21 Jordan Walker Gets Right Field Again16:53 Cardinal Confessions: Free Agency Discussion19:26 Zac Gallen Contract Debate22:31 Cardinals Banking on Young Offensive Talent26:06 Jo Adell Trade Possibility28:08 Albert Pujols Padres Manager Interviewhttps://www.stltoday.com/sports/professional/mlb/cardinals/article_d536dfd4-8bf1-417a-9198-86f9dee6cedc.htmlFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-st-louis-cardinals/Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/Follow on Twitter/X: @JDSPORTSRADIOFollow the show on Twitter/X: @LO_CardinalsSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONMLBGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)#ForTheLou #stlcards #mlb #lockedoncardinals #stlouiscardinals Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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