Segment 1 - Show Open, Joe Strauss 7.13.15

Tim was stunned on the poker table for the first time in a long time, Producer Joe joins the show this morning, dissapointing Cardinals losses over the weekend, Joe says the Pirates are a fun team to watch, why was Mark Reynolds sent - it was very costly, the loss reemphasizes the lack of depth the Cardinals have in both the offense and bullpen, a good looking record doesn't mean they don't need strengthening in place, runs are so hard to come by that it puts a lot of pressure on the bullpen, Joe Strauss, last two games may have been the worst two games of the first half for the Cards, All-Star break comes at a good time for the Cardinals, there has been a fatigue element to their game, this is a good team with a tight blue print to win, asks a lot of their bullpen and defense, may need to look at a fresh closer in the next two weeks, Cardinals and Pirates may be looking for the same things before the trade deadline, next two weeks may influence a lot looking ahead, there's a chance of three NL Central teams in the post season, Holliday shows maturity and unselfish decision in not playing before All-Star break, Cooney may have improved his standings with the Cardinals and other teams with his recent play.