John Mozeliak And Oli Marmol Are Back But Paul Goldschmidt Is Out And So Could Sonny Gray

- Mo And Oli Are Coming Back
- Directional Shift
- Goldschmidt Is Out
- Other Veterans Could Be Move As Well
- Chaim Bloom

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[robertcrist]

I checked out on baseball for the first time in my life in like next year will be a repeat if Marmol and Moe is still running the Titanic?

[MGillDesign]

Funny how last year (2023), when we as fanbase expect them to have a press conference
after the horrible losing season... they are a "no-show" and tell us to basically get lost...
Now, when we "don't" want to hear what they have to say. Just fire everyone...
they schedule an immediate press conference...

to tell us exactly what we "don't" want to hear.... that they are bringing Oli and Mo back...
this organization is bass ackwards, and arrogant about it...

[hyperkoala]

An absolute travesty to keep these two losers in charge. Shildt is in the playoffs BTW and was canned with an amazing record as manager.

[SpaceMagicStorm]

Where can we watch the conference is it on Bally Sports Midwest YouTube Channel?

[KenPate-tdcu]

All I can say is it’s a sad day and cardinal history

[andrewhoffman]

Anybody who thought Mo would step down was just deluding themselves. He really should, but I never truly believed he would.

I've been a vocal critic of Marmol, but I also am not surprised to hear he'll be sticking around. It's tough to see him still managing, but he was given two very dysfunctional teams these last few seasons. I will agree that this was not his fault. How he managed them was.

Goldschmidt not returning hurts from a sentimental standpoint, but it is the right decision if the goal is long-term success, once again. He's been a great player for years, and I wish him nothing but the best, as he likely finishes his career with Arizona.

As for Gray... This doesn't surprise me to hear. What does is how quickly these rumors have started. Provided we get some genuinely talented looking prospects for him, and maybe one that is near MLB ready? Then I'll be okay with it. He's been what i expected him to be, and needed more support. He's been good; I'm still happy he's (for the moment) our guy. If he goes for the right place, I will also be more than okay with this.

Here's to 2025. For better or worse.

[sharonw]

With Oli as manager the Cards will always be a ".500" best !!!

[MerryHoneyBee-xctl]

I'm 66, been a Cardinal fan since I was 5 and I hope they can get the minor league back to one of the best in the league, I believe that is a prime reason for success. Then they can go out and fill in with top free agents. We can get back to what we were and if that entails a couple of rough years then it would be worth it. Good cheap minor leaguers are a key in my view.

[robertcrist]

Something tells me the "Cardinals Cruise" is going to be on a pontoon boat the next few year's? 😑👈

[davidcobler]

Hey JD;

Great show. In football terms, you are a great ball carrier in all things Cardinals! Very interesting INFO. Thanks for all your hard work to bring great content! The times are very interesting for Cardinal Nation!

[rogerswinson]

This team doesn't need a rebuild but a few smart tweaks. Definitely need help in player development.

[christanya]

Mike Schildt is having a decent first year in San Diego. Just sayin.

[juliekiwus]

Mozeliak waiting another year to step down is selfish and egotistical on his part. Marmol needs to step aside or get him a strong knowledgeable sidekick.

[JB-gk]

Best thing for us fans to do next year is not show up!! DeWitt doesn't care, why should we?

[judosailor]

I think we tried to make a go of it this season after last season. And while there was improvement, ultimately it wasn't enough and we will never be contenders the way we are. If we want to be more than a 500, middle of the pack team, then I think it's gonna take a whole rebuild. But I agree with you that it seems crazy to do that with all the same people in charge that got us into this in the first place.

[wilzdart]

MONEY, is why MO and Oli will still be here next year. If they fire those two would they be owed the salary?? Can the GM not good enough to make a deal?? Dewitt just wants a yes man. If they do add to player development, add instructors and resources it has to be paid for. So there will be a salary dump at the big league level. The overall salary will be down because Dewitt is cheap but wants fans in the stands with a ok team.

[scottcoleman]

I'll be very surprised if they do the total tear down. I get trading Heisley, great closer but he's in a contract year. Goldy moving on is a no brainer. Not picking up options on Lynn and Gibson is easy. Wilson the only one that makes sense if they move a big contract. I like him a lot be we have two cost controlled young catchers that played plenty this season. I think we can cut $30-40 million from the payroll with out gutting the team. Just by doing the above moves that much is saved. That's not counting trying to move Matz and Miles and eating whatever is needed in salary.

[kpm]

Mozeliak and Marmol returning means another losing season next year

[MikeRobey-ulxv]

I feel sorry for you J. D. You do a great job and deserve a better team to talk about. As a life long Cards fan I have checked out the last couple years. The smart people in the front office aren’t smart enough nor deserve to run this franchise. Need baseball people to run a team.

[reidt]

This is just truly sad..Next yr will be a sh*t show