Deadline Deals: A Double Edged Sword in St. Louis The trade deadline is always a time of excitement and anxiety in Major League Baseball, but for the St.
Louis Cardinals, this year's edition has taken on a particularly bitter taste. As the team shifts from unexpected postseason hopefuls to near certain deadline sellers, uncertainty fills the clubhouse.
Veteran reliever Ryne Stanek recently offered insight into the psychological impact of trade deadline deals during an interview with MLB Network.