# You Don't Raise Heroes, You Raise Nelsons

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Podcast: [Talking About Birds: A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/talking-about-birds-a-st-louis-cardinals-podcast-5157904)
Published: 2026-03-19T09:00:00+00:00
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We break down a scorching start from Nelson Velázquez and whether it actually matters, plus the latest on Lars Nootbaar’s status as Opening Day looms. We dive into standout Spring Breakout names, Jordan Walker questions, and a loaded camp featuring JJ Wetherholt and the next wave. On the mound, Dustin May flashes triple digits, Andre Pallante tweaks his pitch mix, and George Soriano quietly dominates. We wrap with NL Central preview talk (Cubs) and Team USA falling short in the WBC final. Have a question or comment for the show? Text or leave us a voicemail at: (848) 48-BIRDS (848-482-4737) Talking About Birds is listener supported on Patreon. Support the show and join our private discord server at: www.patreon.com/talkingaboutbirds.

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