Was Bringing Back Adam Wainwright A Smart Idea?
Adam Wainwright is back in Cardinal red for the 2023 season. However, we won’t have him for long, as this is his final season in the big leagues. The veteran right-hander announced that he would retire at season’s end after returning to the team on a one-year, $17.5 million contract.
How much value does Adam Wainwright bring to the Cardinals pitching staff?
It was announced on October 26th that franchise icon Adam Wainwright would be returning to the Cardinals on a year deal worth $17,500,000. There was a lot of speculation that 2022 would be Waino’s final year, although he never closed the door and decided to come back for an 18th season. Bringing back Wainwright is a move that helps alleviate some of the questions about the Cardinals 2023 starting rotation, although it is fair to wonder whether or not the 3 time All Star will be a reliable piece for the Cardinals this upcoming season.