NEWS: Cardinals End Bizarre Jordan Walker Platoon & Finally Release Crawford

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[bfbeck]

An absolute rudderless ship. No leadership in the front office or the dugout

[KenRoberts-ijqx]

I have never been so frustrated with the Cards organization. This comment isn’t about wins it is about an organization that seems like the gang that can’t shoot straight. Started with Contreras last year. We better fix player development and organization iq or we are in long term trouble

[shadowperson]

In case anyone was wondering, the Cardinals management has absolutely no idea what they're doing!

[TheAntiSmug]

Now Ollie is the GM? I heard that Mo wanted JW to play everyday and that it's Ollie filling out the lineup and keeping him out. This organization is getting more dysfunctional everyday.

[scottcoleman]

Mo is beyond a liability at this point. I'll be shocked if he isn't quickly moved to the back of the room as soon as this season is over. How many reps did Walker miss riding the bench here?

[mooninites]

This organization is an absolute dumpster fire. The DeWitt's need to completely clean house. If I'm Jordan Walker's agent, I'm demanding a trade so my client's career doesn't end up in the gutter like Carlson, O'Neil, and others.

[leb]

This organization has gone from elite to clueless frighteningly quick. They don’t have a hitting coach that can see flaws or solve problems. Players get traded and become All Stars. No pitchers are being developed either. Then you get arrogant Mozeliak who says they know what they are doing. What a joke!

[BradleyJokerst]

So Walker gets to go down, but the guy trying to have the all-time highest strikeout percentage gets to stay up. Makes complete sense.

[forrestcorbett]

I’ve always loved Brandon Crawford, great player, has an argument for the HOF. He was an awesome player and fun to watch for the Giants. But he never should have been signed.

[notmyply]

Continued poor management. Typical at this point

[BryanSchilligo]

It feels like what happened is that Mo wanted Walker up and for him to play everyday, and Oli wanted a RH platoon bat and when Mo gave him Walker he said "fuck it I'm using him as a platoon bat because that's what I asked for".

The comments that have come out from Mo and Oli the last few days sound like there was a disagreement between the two about how to use Walker. Which is absolutely unforgiveable. You simply have to have your POBO and manager on the same page about what they're going to do with one of your top prospects. And in this instance if he gets called up he simply has to play.

So despite thinking Mo bungled this beyond all belief I'm actually just as mad at Oli for deciding that platooning Walker gave them the best chance to win (spoilers.... they didn't win), which also ended up fucking with one of your best young prospects.

Absolutely masterclass of buffoonery all around, and I'm simply ready for them all to be gone now. I've had tons of patience with Oli in particular as I think Oli gets more hate than he deserves, but this shit is indefensible.

Clean house.

I will say I don't think relations are irreperably damaged with Walker. They very well may be with Mo and Oli, but if the org does in fact clean house I don't see any reason to think Walker couldn't end up being perfectly happy here. Think it's far too early to say that he's going to take the first ticket out of town.

[LeoSnake]

I believe it's really over. I know that us fans are used to seeing the Cards come back to life, 2011 miracle, etc etc.., However, this team is in no way built like 2011😞. ..AT ALL. From the coaching staff, to the players, nothing. They "might" crawl into the playoffs and lose 1st round but that's it.

[davidshowmaker]

This organization has ruined Walker! It seems like they have set out to ruin this whole organization! Don’t be surprised if DeWitt sells this team!

[benelder]

I wish Arenado and Goldy would get some balls and publicity blow this front office out of the water! What the hell do they have to pissed away the Goldy and Arenado years. Amazing.

[dennissmith]

Ike the baker move and its good sending walker back, he wasn't playing every day

[frederickbradley]

The major league staff cannot identify and fix the problems. Gorman needs to work on his pitch identification. He's looking like a left handed Javy Baez.

[bri-guy]

If this is it for Crawford, forget this season, we must salute him for a great career. In his prime the man could really cover some ground at short and beat you with his bat. He really annoyed us as a Giant for years but now I can salute him for his contribution to this great game. 🫡⚾️

[Bigbirdreese]

I said, im sure others have agreed with me .
The signings of Crawford, carp meant no sense, both offered little value to the cards..
Mo failed again .
Lynn signing as well didn't pan out either .
This organization is a ship show .💩💩🤣😆

[jesseweneedtocook]

Cardinals shouldn’t even have young players anymore. Just keep constantly trading them for good veteran players. I just don’t know anymore (Burleson and Winn are the rare exceptions)

[robertradermecher]

Brendon, enjoy FF, cardinals are very dead.
Look forward, to your FF broadcasts.