That’s a reference to the Cardinals’ recently announced plans for a second phase of Ballpark Village, in which they are seeking up to $65 million in tax incentives to build a 310-foot apartment tower as well as an office building and retail center. The new complex is estimated to cost about $220 million.

On Wednesday, the proposal for tax incentives goes before a committee of the Board of Aldermen, the first step toward the Cardinals and Cordish obtaining the incentives.

Shannon, a former Cardinals right fielder and third baseman and its radio announcer for 45 years, is frustrated, his attorney says, that the Cardinals are seeking public subsidies while standing in the way of the sale of his building for what it’s truly worth.

“You’ve got Ballpark Village trying to get tax credits, and meanwhile, they won’t do right by a guy who is a longtime employee and a lifetime St. Louisan,” Sweeney says.