Late in the 2024 season, which the Cardinals finished 83-79 but fell short of the playoffs for a second straight year, outfielder Lars Nootbaar approached Willson Contreras to find out where the veteran catcher stood on his future in St.

I will say, one unexpected part of Winter Warm-Up was just how confident the Cardinals players are. Of course, what else are they going to say? But it was telling to hear the expl