"Cardinals' Regret: Former Top Prospect's Departure Haunts Team"

The St. Louis Cardinals' decision to part ways with former top prospect Jordan Hicks is looking worse as he thrives with the San Francisco Giants, excelling in his first two starts as a starting pitcher. The Cardinals' choice to let Hicks go and their subsequent pitching staff decisions are drawing criticism as Hicks proves himself elsewhere, highlighting a missed opportunity for St. Louis.