How will the St. Louis Cardinals handle the trade deadline? St. Louis is still very much in the playoff picture with the season more than halfway done. Entering Thursday, the Cardinals were 47-41, five games back of the Chicago Cubs in the division and tied for the third National League wild-card spot with the San Diego Padres. According to one MLB insider, whether the Cardinals decide to sell will depend on the team’s performance in July, a factor that will determine the fate of St. Louis’ veteran reliever.