If Girardi were the 2025 Cardinals manager

[Basil Shabazz]

...and had a 72-75 record compared to the Pythagoreanan 69-78, and doing it with a FO that divested in the team last offseason, Mr. Girardi would be so celebrated on Cards Talk.

"Just give'em a good roster to work with!"


I want Bloom to change managers in 2026. I think we need a fresh approach. But unlike many CTers, I don't think 99% of the issues on the 2025 team are a result of Marmol's mismanagement.

Joe Girardi? That's the name you pull out to make some ridiculous statement? That guy hasn't managed in 3 years.

Pretty sure Matheny and Shildt were grilled on here as well. Were you making similar threads then?

If you have been around long enough, you will know exactly why he used Girardi as an example/comp.

[ecleme22]

...and had a 72-75 record compared to the Pythagoreanan 69-78, and doing it with a FO that divested in the team last offseason, Mr. Girardi would be so celebrated on Cards Talk.

"Just give'em a good roster to work with!"


I want Bloom to change managers in 2026. I think we need a fresh approach. But unlike many CTers, I don't think 99% of the issues on the 2025 team are a result of Marmol's mismanagement.

Joe Girardi? That's the name you pull out to make some ridiculous statement? That guy hasn't managed in 3 years.

Pretty sure Matheny and Shildt were grilled on here as well. Were you making similar threads then?

If you have been around long enough, you will know exactly why he used Girardi as an example/comp.

And whys that, (buzz)?

[Bomber1]

...and had a 72-75 record compared to the Pythagoreanan 69-78, and doing it with a FO that divested in the team last offseason, Mr. Girardi would be so celebrated on Cards Talk.

"Just give'em a good roster to work with!"


I want Bloom to change managers in 2026. I think we need a fresh approach. But unlike many CTers, I don't think 99% of the issues on the 2025 team are a result of Marmol's mismanagement.

Joe Girardi? That's the name you pull out to make some ridiculous statement? That guy hasn't managed in 3 years.

Pretty sure Matheny and Shildt were grilled on here as well. Were you making similar threads then?

Simple question: if JG were there manager, and the team was playing three games over what the data think they would be, what would be the sentiment on CT?

And JG hasn’t managed in ONLY three years. It’s not like I named Gene Mauch.

Are you attempting to bring race into this?

Honest question.

[Bomber1]

...and had a 72-75 record compared to the Pythagoreanan 69-78, and doing it with a FO that divested in the team last offseason, Mr. Girardi would be so celebrated on Cards Talk.

"Just give'em a good roster to work with!"


I want Bloom to change managers in 2026. I think we need a fresh approach. But unlike many CTers, I don't think 99% of the issues on the 2025 team are a result of Marmol's mismanagement.

If Girardi were manager I suspect this team would be over .500. But play your fantasy games all you want.

Of course you do, you dont have a clue as to what youre talking about.

?????

[rockondlouie]

I agree, but it is all a matter of culture and attitude. I want a manager who instills a winning attitude, strong fundamental play, etc.. I don't want a guy who jokes with the team when they are down 10 runs....

+1

But, but bcc the players like him.

[ecleme22]

...and had a 72-75 record compared to the Pythagoreanan 69-78, and doing it with a FO that divested in the team last offseason, Mr. Girardi would be so celebrated on Cards Talk.

"Just give'em a good roster to work with!"


I want Bloom to change managers in 2026. I think we need a fresh approach. But unlike many CTers, I don't think 99% of the issues on the 2025 team are a result of Marmol's mismanagement.

Joe Girardi? That's the name you pull out to make some ridiculous statement? That guy hasn't managed in 3 years.

Pretty sure Matheny and Shildt were grilled on here as well. Were you making similar threads then?

Simple question: if JG were there manager, and the team was playing three games over what the data think they would be, what would be the sentiment on CT?

And JG hasn’t managed in ONLY three years. It’s not like I named Gene Mauch.

Are you attempting to bring race into this?

Honest question.

Of course not, jeez.

Girardi is a former mlb player, WS champion and team leader. He is also known to be a stern manager and not necessarily the players’ best friend.

There are certain optics that are the antithesis of what Marmol is, that some CTers would probably love.

Now read my OP again and answer it if you would like.

[sikeston bulldog2]

I agree, but it is all a matter of culture and attitude. I want a manager who instills a winning attitude, strong fundamental play, etc.. I don't want a guy who jokes with the team when they are down 10 runs....

+1

But, but bcc the players like him.

My experience with leadership- if they like you, they don’t necessarily respect you; if they respect you, they don’t necessarily have to like you.

It’s a unique relationship dynamic.

[rockondlouie]

I agree, but it is all a matter of culture and attitude. I want a manager who instills a winning attitude, strong fundamental play, etc.. I don't want a guy who jokes with the team when they are down 10 runs....

+1

But, but bcc the players like him.

My experience with leadership- if they like you, they don’t necessarily respect you; if they respect you, they don’t necessarily have to like you.

It’s a unique relationship dynamic.

Same here BDog

[Bomber1]

...and had a 72-75 record compared to the Pythagoreanan 69-78, and doing it with a FO that divested in the team last offseason, Mr. Girardi would be so celebrated on Cards Talk.

"Just give'em a good roster to work with!"


I want Bloom to change managers in 2026. I think we need a fresh approach. But unlike many CTers, I don't think 99% of the issues on the 2025 team are a result of Marmol's mismanagement.

Joe Girardi? That's the name you pull out to make some ridiculous statement? That guy hasn't managed in 3 years.

Pretty sure Matheny and Shildt were grilled on here as well. Were you making similar threads then?

Simple question: if JG were there manager, and the team was playing three games over what the data think they would be, what would be the sentiment on CT?

And JG hasn’t managed in ONLY three years. It’s not like I named Gene Mauch.

Are you attempting to bring race into this?

Honest question.

Of course not, jeez.

Girardi is a former mlb player, WS champion and team leader. He is also known to be a stern manager and not necessarily the players’ best friend.

There are certain optics that are the antithesis of what Marmol is, that some CTers would probably love.

Now read my OP again and answer it if you would like.

Absolutely nobody believes 99% of the issues are due to Marmol’s mismanagement. Not sure why you would even state that.

But Marmol is certainly part of the problem and just as certainly is not/will not be part of the solution.

He needs to go.

[ecleme22]

...and had a 72-75 record compared to the Pythagoreanan 69-78, and doing it with a FO that divested in the team last offseason, Mr. Girardi would be so celebrated on Cards Talk.

"Just give'em a good roster to work with!"


I want Bloom to change managers in 2026. I think we need a fresh approach. But unlike many CTers, I don't think 99% of the issues on the 2025 team are a result of Marmol's mismanagement.

Joe Girardi? That's the name you pull out to make some ridiculous statement? That guy hasn't managed in 3 years.

Pretty sure Matheny and Shildt were grilled on here as well. Were you making similar threads then?

Simple question: if JG were there manager, and the team was playing three games over what the data think they would be, what would be the sentiment on CT?

And JG hasn’t managed in ONLY three years. It’s not like I named Gene Mauch.

Are you attempting to bring race into this?

Honest question.

Of course not, jeez.

Girardi is a former mlb player, WS champion and team leader. He is also known to be a stern manager and not necessarily the players’ best friend.

There are certain optics that are the antithesis of what Marmol is, that some CTers would probably love.

Now read my OP again and answer it if you would like.

Absolutely nobody believes 99% of the issues are due to Marmol’s mismanagement. Not sure why you would even state that.

But Marmol is certainly part of the problem and just as certainly is not/will not be part of the solution.

He needs to go.

Don’t nitpick an obvious exaggeration to make a point.

[CorneliusWolfe]

Sooner or later, any sports team acquires the characteristics of its manager and field coaching staff. Whether they “out performed” expectations or not at 3 games under .500 is really not the issue. Despite occasional exhibitions of fire, this team lacks a purpose and togetherness, keeps drifting, does stupid things on the field without any accountability.

I don’t see Marmol as the manager to turn this ream around, long term.

A new, field manager like Girardi would provide many of those things. Now, he may still produce a 3-game under record, but it’d be a more exciting team, giving hope for the future, and could draw concerns from any opponent they meet.

Managers come and go, and many have been let go for lesser reasons than Marmol has.

Yep, they will have to have a new manager before they rewrite the culture they had this year and last where winning wasn't important. Marmol is not going to be the one to walk in the clubhouse and clap his hands and say alright boys it's time.

Who says winning wasn’t important?

Are you even serious?

How about Marmol’s boss who said “I don’t want him to feel pressure to win.”

Not to mention numerous post-game pressers where Marmol himself talks about winning not being a priority.

And wouldn't you know it. The offense and starting pitching are at the bottom 1/4 of the league and the team is 3 game under...

There are a select few bottom feeder teams with a drastically worse winning percentage. The difference between bottom 1/4 (7.5 teams?) and bottom 3rd, where we live, is a fine line.

If you think that proves he’s some kind of overachiever, then you sound more like an apologist than objective.

He’s a good man and probably a good teacher and friend, so I hope they keep him. And put him in the minors so he can mentor the boys with fragile egos who have not yet learned accountability as men.

My hypothetical in the OP was a simple question.

And as I stated in my OP, I wasn’t a change in managers

Fair. The discussion got a little derailed away from your hypothetical and into Marmol criticism.

As far as your OP, I think another manager would unfairly get more of a pass. Oli and Mo fatigue has set in and the losing has us previously spoiled fans a little agitated.

Sorry, but being a combined 18 games under .500 over the last 3 seasons gives nobody a pass in StL. I dont care if it's Oli Marmol or anyone else.

I’m with you all the way on manager change. When he mentioned he asked a simple question in his OP, I acknowledged I didn’t answer. My post was agreeing about the excuse making from Marmol. I do think another manager would’ve gotten more of a pass at least in their first year just due to Marmol fatigue.

[Basil Shabazz]

...and had a 72-75 record compared to the Pythagoreanan 69-78, and doing it with a FO that divested in the team last offseason, Mr. Girardi would be so celebrated on Cards Talk.

"Just give'em a good roster to work with!"


I want Bloom to change managers in 2026. I think we need a fresh approach. But unlike many CTers, I don't think 99% of the issues on the 2025 team are a result of Marmol's mismanagement.

Joe Girardi? That's the name you pull out to make some ridiculous statement? That guy hasn't managed in 3 years.

Pretty sure Matheny and Shildt were grilled on here as well. Were you making similar threads then?

If you have been around long enough, you will know exactly why he used Girardi as an example/comp.

And whys that, (A female canine animal, especially a dog)?

lol... at least be true to yourself. Race is always an underlying issue with you. Always has been. You pull out a white dinosaur like Girardi for your comp just because? Okay.

[BrummerStealsHome]

...and had a 72-75 record compared to the Pythagoreanan 69-78, and doing it with a FO that divested in the team last offseason, Mr. Girardi would be so celebrated on Cards Talk.

"Just give'em a good roster to work with!"


I want Bloom to change managers in 2026. I think we need a fresh approach. But unlike many CTers, I don't think 99% of the issues on the 2025 team are a result of Marmol's mismanagement.

If Girardi were manager I suspect this team would be over .500. But play your fantasy games all you want.

Of course you do, you dont have a clue as to what youre talking about.

I suppose I don't, because it's ecleme22's fantasy, not mine. I'm just trying to inject some reality into it.

[ecleme22]

...and had a 72-75 record compared to the Pythagoreanan 69-78, and doing it with a FO that divested in the team last offseason, Mr. Girardi would be so celebrated on Cards Talk.

"Just give'em a good roster to work with!"


I want Bloom to change managers in 2026. I think we need a fresh approach. But unlike many CTers, I don't think 99% of the issues on the 2025 team are a result of Marmol's mismanagement.

Joe Girardi? That's the name you pull out to make some ridiculous statement? That guy hasn't managed in 3 years.

Pretty sure Matheny and Shildt were grilled on here as well. Were you making similar threads then?

If you have been around long enough, you will know exactly why he used Girardi as an example/comp.

And whys that, (A female canine animal, especially a dog)?

lol... at least be true to yourself. Race is always an underlying issue with you. Always has been. You pull out a white dinosaur like Girardi for your comp just because? Okay.

I need some more examples, sweetheart.

Girardi was used as an example because his respected mlb career coupled with opposite demeanor as Marmol. And Girardi is in no way a dinoaur.

Lastly, who could forget 2024 when I championed minority baseball players like Lynn, Gibson, Fedde and even Crawford for a bit. LOL

[Basil Shabazz]

I need some more examples, sweetheart.

Girardi was used as an example because his respected mlb career coupled with opposite demeanor as Marmol. And Girardi is in no way a dinoaur.

Lastly, who could forget 2024 when I championed minority baseball players like Lynn, Gibson, Fedde and even Crawford for a bit. LOL

lol... You are probably the most passive-aggressive, disengenuous poster on these boards. Have fun debating yourself on this silly topic moving forward.

I'll leave with Oli is a terrible in-game tactician, a culture killer, and not qualified to be the manager of a Khoury League team.

[ecleme22]

I need some more examples, sweetheart.

Girardi was used as an example because his respected mlb career coupled with opposite demeanor as Marmol. And Girardi is in no way a dinoaur.

Lastly, who could forget 2024 when I championed minority baseball players like Lynn, Gibson, Fedde and even Crawford for a bit. LOL

lol... You are probably the most passive-aggressive, disengenuous poster on these boards. Have fun debating yourself on this silly topic moving forward.

I'll leave with Oli is a terrible in-game tactician, a culture killer, and not qualified to be the manager of a Khoury League team.

And I'm sure if Girardi had this bad team hovering around .500, you'd gush over him.