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How did the Cardinals do compared to your expectations?

Following the conclusion of the 162-game Major League Baseball schedule, analysts and supporters are reviewing how the St. Louis Cardinals performed relative to preseason expectations.

Despite experiencing mid-season frustrations such as falling short of double-digit games over the .500 mark and an underwhelming trade deadline, the club ultimately exceeded the initial projection of 68.5 wins. Individual milestones highlighted the campaign, notably first baseman Alec Burleson hitting a pair of runs during a late-September contest and leading the entire league in runs batted in.

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