Cardinals right-hander Miles Mikolas tossed a bullpen session last Friday and expects to be ready to go whenever play resumes, per The Athletic’s Mark Saxon (subscription required). Mikolas feels he’ll have time to get in another “eight to ten” bullpen sessions between now and the reported mid-June target for a reboot of Spring Training, at which point he’d be able to kick things off with a two- or three-inning appearance. A flexor strain slowed the right-hander back in February and likely would’ve cost him a notable portion of the season under normal circumstances, but like many others, he’s been able to use the extended time off to heal up. Mikolas also chats with Saxon about the likely addition of the designated hitter in the NL and gives his reasons for welcoming that change.
More out of St. Louis…
- St. Louis native and postseason hero David Freese plans to be with the Cardinals’ fantasy camp next year, and the recently retired corner infielder tells Rick Hummel of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that he’s open to coaching in the future but not fully committed to the idea. “I always think about it, just because baseball is a part of me,” says Freese, who goes on to marvel at the manner in which the workload of Major League coaches has expanded over the past several years. A managerial role, even at the minor league level, has a bit more appeal to Freese than a coaching job, but the 37-year-old is currently focused on his family, with a second child due next month. Cards fans will want to check out the interview to read Freese’s personal recollection of a legendary postseason showing in 2011, when he rallied back from an icy NLDS showing to hit a combined .444/.528/.889 with four homers, six doubles and an unforgettable triple in just 53 plate appearances between the NLCS and World Series. He was named MVP of both series.
- ESPN’s Marly Rivera recently spoke with Yadier Molina about his willingness to test free agency and sign elsewhere if a reunion with the Cardinals doesn’t work out. Those comments were understandably the focus of her initial piece from their talk, although a lengthier transcript of the interview was published last week — one in which Molina discusses his Hall of Fame aspirations, his journey from a “defensive catcher” to a well-rounded All-Star performer, his pursuit of the 2,000 hit milestone and the change in the way that catchers have been valued since his MLB debut. There’s no additional context or change in his thoughts on potentially playing elsewhere; those comments were published in their entirety from the get-go, and it’s clear that Molina hopes to remain in St. Louis but wants another two years whether as a Cardinal or not. Still, as with the Freese interview, Cards fans will surely enjoy the personal stories and recollections from a revered player looking back on his career and discussing his future in the game.
“Mikolas also chats with Saxon about the likely elimination of the designated hitter in the NL and gives his reasons for welcoming that change.”
Correction needed. Likely “addition” of dh
why are we not playing baseball !!!! this is nothing but a political hit job. sorry but we the American people shouldn’t have to suffer because Hillary Clinton didn’t become president !!!!
Lol
Huh?
*yawn*
Troll grade: D+
Only an idiot would think that.
Go back to the circus.
Yeah, Stewartnbuck, but just think how great the new President will look!
Yes stewartnbuck, I’m sure you’re right and 90,000 dead (so far) due to some random act of virus has nothing at all whatsoever to do with it.
What an idiot!
One of the dumbest comments ever
This guy is the reason why we should remove all the warning labels and just let the problem sort itself out.
“The government doesn’t want us to drink windex because it is delicious!”
If MLB and MLPA can’t agree to a makeshift season by month’s end, why not put forth a special minor league season? One super club per organization. Cactus and Grapefruit. Each plays home games at spring training facilities. Sports networks would pay to cover it. No airline trips until the championship. No union to deal with. 40 minor leaguers from each organization get paid. Baseball goes on.
Don’t think MLB would want to highlight the MiLB just to cut the amount of teams in 2021. lol bad pr
Love Freese, but he should wait for Mozeliak to leave the Cardinals before he dips his toe into coaching in the organization.
Why?
Was there friction between Freese and Mozeliak specifically or are you more concerned in how Mozeliak generally runs things?
Yes there was friction, and Mozeliak is deebag.
I never heard about any friction with Mo and I follow the Cards pretty closely. I thought that I heard Freese was always under a lot of pressure being from the area and that alcohol was a coping mechanism and that maybe being away from St Louis would help. I thought there were rumors his lower body injury might have been car accident where it was suspected he had imbibed. But all that was said when he was leaving town and haven’t heard much about it since.
Yep nothing has ever been said about a Freese and Mo conflict but a troll on cardinals post…also Freese has already been added to coaching position for the cardinals…weird friction
What coaching position does Freese have with the Cardinals? If you think a fantasy camp is a coaching job, think again. Coaching out of shape, wannabe fans(like yourself) at dreamland is not coaching in the Cardinals organization. And I’m not going to get into the details of Freese’s life while he was a Cardinal.
Lol You’re not going to get into details of Freese’s life while he was a Cardinal…why? Oh yes because you don’t know anything…give me break
No you jack w. I’m not going to air someone’s personal life on a forum. Grow a brain, a spine and quit calling everyone a troll just because you don’t agree with them.
Lol ok bud…so we are supposed to believe that you know the inner circle of John Mo, the cardinals and Freese…gotcha
I don’t give a damn what you believe, Bud.