The Cardinals just lost their best hitter and might be stuck with a $37 million problem that could derail the entire rebuild. Bernie Miklasz breaks down why Chaim Bloom is facing a make-or-break moment this offseason. Key Takeaways: - Cardinals ranked 25th in OPS, 27th in slugging, and 29th in home runs in 2025 - Willson Contreras trade leaves only 127 combined home runs on the current roster - JJ Wetherholt expected to open 2026 in the starting lineup - Jeff Passan reports Cardinals won't lower their asking price for Brendan Donovan - Nolan Arenado's veto power and declining production create a roster logjam - Joshua Baez named Baseball America's most improved prospect ⭐️ Become an STL Sports Central Insider: https://stlsportscentral.com/2025/11/15/stl-sports-central-insiders 🌊 Sponsored by Saint Louis Hot Tub Warehouse, premium hot tubs, price match guarantee. Visit BestHotTubPrices.com 👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. 🔗 Visit: https://stlsportscentral.com

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