I caught my first Cardinals’ game this year—taking on the less-than-mighty Cubbies. I’ve tried to avoid the Redbirds. Why? It’s the data. In March, I plugged the team’s 2023 stats into a statistical engine to see if the offseason moves might make a difference. Is this an improved club? A year ago, I came into the season with optimism—Arenado and Goldy w…