As it turns out, he is not too far off. This is not the same St. Louis Cardinals franchise that I grew up watching. It does not mean that I love this team any less, or that they are even on a downward slope. But what it does mean is that there is something different. It is not Dexter Fowler.
The reason the Cardinals even signed Fowler is what spoke to me when reading the article by Sharma. It is a good read, and if you haven’t read it, here it is.
The Difference
For years, the Cardinals had the ability to grow from within.