The St. Louis Cardinals are sliding in July, falling out of playoff contention despite still clinging to hope. Their pitching staff is crumbling—starters can’t go deep, the bullpen’s spent—and the offense has gone ice cold. Enter Jim Bowden’s bold pitch: trade for Michael Wacha before the August deadline. Wacha’s pitching well for the Royals, but bringing him back would cost precious prospects. With Chaim Bloom’s rebuild-first philosophy in place, this move might feel like a step backward—even if it’s a nostalgic one.

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