Jim Edmonds No Longer Part of St. Louis Cardinals Television Broadcasts

Jim Edmonds, the former St. Louis Cardinals outfielder, has spent the last dozen years being a part of the team's broadcasts on television, however than run has come to an end. The outlet now known as FanDuel Sports Network Midwest issued a statement to Dan Caesar of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that said, "Jim Edmonds will not be returning to our St. Louis Cardinals telecasts this season. We want to thank Jim for his many contributions to our Cardinals coverage over the last 10 seasons and wish him the best."

Edmonds would split his time between the pre- and post-game shows and working in the booth with Chip Caray. On average he would call approximately 40 games in recent years as he would step in for Brad Thompson. Edmonds has called games since 2016, having done studio work only his first few years.

It is expected that former Cardinals player Mark Sweeney will take over the games Edmonds would normally do. Sweeney started his career with the Cardinals in the mid to late 90's before being traded to San Diego. Sweeney was sent out west with Rich Batchelor and Danny Jackson to the Padres in exchange for Scott Livingstone, Phil Plantier and Fernando Valenzuela.

Edmonds starred in centerfield for the Cardinals from 2000-2007. Prior to that he played the first seven years of his career for the California/Anaheim Angels before being sent to St. Louis in exchange for pitcher Kent Bottenfield and infielder Adam Kennedy. When the Cardinals moved Edmonds to San Diego in December 2007, they received David Freese in return.

Following his brief time in San Diego, Edmonds made a tour around the NL Central division and finished his career playing for the Chicago Cubs, the Milwaukee Brewers and the Cincinnati Reds.