Five halfway-there Cardinals thoughts from sports columnist Ben Frederickson ...
1. Talking Cards trade deadline
We must be at the mathematical halfway point of the season and nearing the trade deadline, because once again I'm hearing Talking Heads. Not ESPN hot-takers. The band.
“Same as it ever was, same as it ever was, same as it ever was.”
You know the song. It's called "Once in a Lifetime." The Cardinals have their own lyrics.
Trades are hard.
Especially around the trade deadline.
Trading top prospects for rentals doesn't make sense.