Questions: If the Cardinals trade Brendan Donovan, and he’s absent from their lineup and clubhouse for the 2026 season – oh my gosh! – who will lead the young Redbirds? Who will show them how to play the game the right way? Who will reinforce the high professional standards? Who will teach the children?
Answer: Don’t worry about it.
The Cardinals are in the full-rebuild mode, and new players are arriving in St. Louis to establish a major-league career, to strive to excel in performance, to be a part of a new era, to be a part of building something special, and to hopefully make a lot of money when the time comes.