There is a simple way to look at baseball with a “three strikes and you’re out” encompassing philosophy. The St. Louis Cardinals have now missed not one, not two, but three consecutive years of playoff appearances. Take each miss as a strike—and well—you’re out of there.
This is the point where many fans start asking questions about the commitment of the front office. The question here is if you’re willing to believe that now is the time to part with Carlos Martinez?
Debate among yourselves who the current best starting pitcher on the team is.