CB
Chaim Bloom
President of Baseball Operations since Jan 2025(1 year, 5 mo)
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On the Contract Value Index, Chaim Bloom's front office has been getting clear surplus value from its contracts (A+ Contract Value Index). That ranks 12th of 30 on Sentiment among graded GMs. Reaction to the front office’s moves has been mixed (C+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal.
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Transactions
51
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Fan Votes
1 year
Tenure
Transaction Breakdown
18
Positive
26
Mixed
7
Negative
League Comparison
#12
Sentiment Rank
of 30 GMs
#24
Most Active
51 moves
Contract Value
A+
Excellent value on contracts
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Cardinals' front office has been finding value this offseason, getting strong production relative to contract commitments. Across 3 contracts, 0 grade out as good value and 0 look like overpays based on comparable deals around the league. The best bang-for-the-buck deal was Ramon Urias (C+) at $2.0M/yr — getting inf production well above the price point. This front office is maximizing its payroll dollars and building sustainable depth.
Public Sentiment
C+
Mixed reception
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The Cardinals have had mixed results under Chaim Bloom this 2026 offseason, with both praised and questioned decisions. Of 51 graded moves, 18 landed well with the fanbase, 26 drew mixed reactions, and 7 were viewed negatively. The standout move was bringing in Matt Pushard (A+), which generated the most positive buzz. The most questioned decision was the Thomas Saggese roster move (F), which drew the sharpest criticism. The overall direction has been well-received — this front office is building with a clear vision.
Draft History (During Tenure)
2025 Draft
R1#5
L
Liam Doyle—
R2#55
R
Ryan Mitchell—
R2#72
T
Tanner FranklinAll 2026 Transactions
Signings (15)
Cardinals sign RHP Chris Roycroft
signing · RHP
C
Cardinals sign OF Nelson Vel
signing · OF
C
Cardinals sign RHP Chris Roycroft to Memphis
signing · RHP
D-
Cardinals sign RHP Hunter Dobbins on the
signing · RHP
A+
Cardinals sign RHP Gordon Graceffo
signing · RHP
C
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About this general manager
Chaim Bloom is the general manager of the Cardinals, in his 1st year as the lead executive. FanVerdicts covers every MLB GM and the full body of moves they've made — and asks fans to render the verdict. Cast your Fan Verdict on Chaim Bloom, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts brings its own read too — the contract value of the deals they signed, the performance of the players they assembled, and the sentiment around recent moves — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index A+, Performance C-, Sentiment C+.
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