Cards have accelerated improvement in farm system..

[CCard]

Post Dispatch Ben Hochman had sit down with Cards Asst. GM Rob Cerfolio regarding how Cardinals under Chaim Bloom have already made big steps i improving the Cardinals.

Last year 'Cerf' as he is called said the club hired 20 new coaches/staff last offseason and will hire nearly that number again this year . Cerf said they did some recruiting to find the best teachers. They also invested in new technology like Hawk Eye, Pulse, and Catapult (see article )

Bloom Cerfolio and Larry Day have done a lot already to improve the organization for the long term.
The Pierpont hire to run the pitching side seems quite positive too.

In the article linked, Bloom during his sitdown with Cardinal writers said , 'I don't think any of you would have asked me about our 2022 No .2 pick Brycen Mautz ... Pierpont told Bloom last spring as they observed the kid in spring training , 'That kid is good !' Mautz went on to pitch well this year in Double A finishing 8-3 in 25 starts with a 2.98 ERA He started and won the Texas League title game for Springfield this year. Looks to pitch at Memphis in 2026 . Keep an eye out for him . Sounds to me like Pierpont has a good eye for pitching talent.

Link to full article :

https://www.stltoday.com/sports/column/ ... b6e7d.html

I think I'll reserve judgement until I actually see games played next year. This window dressing (bleep) might be something or it might be nothing. If it worked like that he wouldn't have gotten fired in Boston.

[Cranny]

Post Dispatch Ben Hochman had sit down with Cards Asst. GM Rob Cerfolio regarding how Cardinals under Chaim Bloom have already made big steps i improving the Cardinals.

Last year 'Cerf' as he is called said the club hired 20 new coaches/staff last offseason and will hire nearly that number again this year . Cerf said they did some recruiting to find the best teachers. They also invested in new technology like Hawk Eye, Pulse, and Catapult (see article )

Bloom Cerfolio and Larry Day have done a lot already to improve the organization for the long term.
The Pierpont hire to run the pitching side seems quite positive too.

In the article linked, Bloom during his sitdown with Cardinal writers said , 'I don't think any of you would have asked me about our 2022 No .2 pick Brycen Mautz ... Pierpont told Bloom last spring as they observed the kid in spring training , 'That kid is good !' Mautz went on to pitch well this year in Double A finishing 8-3 in 25 starts with a 2.98 ERA He started and won the Texas League title game for Springfield this year. Looks to pitch at Memphis in 2026 . Keep an eye out for him . Sounds to me like Pierpont has a good eye for pitching talent.

Link to full article :

https://www.stltoday.com/sports/column/ ... b6e7d.html

I think I'll reserve judgement until I actually see games played next year. This window dressing (bleep) might be something or it might be nothing. If it worked like that he wouldn't have gotten fired in Boston.

Best you do some research on why he was let go in Boston. He was made a scapegoat.

[Bob Kunush]

Post Dispatch Ben Hochman had sit down with Cards Asst. GM Rob Cerfolio regarding how Cardinals under Chaim Bloom have already made big steps i improving the Cardinals.

Last year 'Cerf' as he is called said the club hired 20 new coaches/staff last offseason and will hire nearly that number again this year . Cerf said they did some recruiting to find the best teachers. They also invested in new technology like Hawk Eye, Pulse, and Catapult (see article )

Bloom Cerfolio and Larry Day have done a lot already to improve the organization for the long term.
The Pierpont hire to run the pitching side seems quite positive too.

In the article linked, Bloom during his sitdown with Cardinal writers said , 'I don't think any of you would have asked me about our 2022 No .2 pick Brycen Mautz ... Pierpont told Bloom last spring as they observed the kid in spring training , 'That kid is good !' Mautz went on to pitch well this year in Double A finishing 8-3 in 25 starts with a 2.98 ERA He started and won the Texas League title game for Springfield this year. Looks to pitch at Memphis in 2026 . Keep an eye out for him . Sounds to me like Pierpont has a good eye for pitching talent.

Link to full article :

https://www.stltoday.com/sports/column/ ... b6e7d.html

I think I'll reserve judgement until I actually see games played next year. This window dressing (bleep) might be something or it might be nothing. If it worked like that he wouldn't have gotten fired in Boston.

Another poster clueless as to why Bloom didnt work out in Boston. There are loads of articles out there on the sabotage that occurred to Bloom there if you wish to get more informed. But I am guessing it is hust easier to be negative amd complain.

[ramfandan]

Post Dispatch Ben Hochman had sit down with Cards Asst. GM Rob Cerfolio regarding how Cardinals under Chaim Bloom have already made big steps i improving the Cardinals.

Last year 'Cerf' as he is called said the club hired 20 new coaches/staff last offseason and will hire nearly that number again this year . Cerf said they did some recruiting to find the best teachers. They also invested in new technology like Hawk Eye, Pulse, and Catapult (see article )

Bloom Cerfolio and Larry Day have done a lot already to improve the organization for the long term.
The Pierpont hire to run the pitching side seems quite positive too.

In the article linked, Bloom during his sitdown with Cardinal writers said , 'I don't think any of you would have asked me about our 2022 No .2 pick Brycen Mautz ... Pierpont told Bloom last spring as they observed the kid in spring training , 'That kid is good !' Mautz went on to pitch well this year in Double A finishing 8-3 in 25 starts with a 2.98 ERA He started and won the Texas League title game for Springfield this year. Looks to pitch at Memphis in 2026 . Keep an eye out for him . Sounds to me like Pierpont has a good eye for pitching talent.

Link to full article :

https://www.stltoday.com/sports/column/ ... b6e7d.html

I think I'll reserve judgement until I actually see games played next year. This window dressing (bleep) might be something or it might be nothing. If it worked like that he wouldn't have gotten fired in Boston.

Doubt if seeing games next year will give you much insight to what Cerfolio can do for the Cardinals rebuild long term. If he does for the Cardinals what he did with the Guardians, the Cardinals may be on the right track to be a much better team long term.

You may want to read more on his background and what he did with the Guardians. https://www.ksdk.com/article/sports/mlb ... d360e96b45

[Strummer Jones]

Post Dispatch Ben Hochman had sit down with Cards Asst. GM Rob Cerfolio regarding how Cardinals under Chaim Bloom have already made big steps i improving the Cardinals.

Last year 'Cerf' as he is called said the club hired 20 new coaches/staff last offseason and will hire nearly that number again this year . Cerf said they did some recruiting to find the best teachers. They also invested in new technology like Hawk Eye, Pulse, and Catapult (see article )

Bloom Cerfolio and Larry Day have done a lot already to improve the organization for the long term.
The Pierpont hire to run the pitching side seems quite positive too.

In the article linked, Bloom during his sitdown with Cardinal writers said , 'I don't think any of you would have asked me about our 2022 No .2 pick Brycen Mautz ... Pierpont told Bloom last spring as they observed the kid in spring training , 'That kid is good !' Mautz went on to pitch well this year in Double A finishing 8-3 in 25 starts with a 2.98 ERA He started and won the Texas League title game for Springfield this year. Looks to pitch at Memphis in 2026 . Keep an eye out for him . Sounds to me like Pierpont has a good eye for pitching talent.

Link to full article :

https://www.stltoday.com/sports/column/ ... b6e7d.html

I think I'll reserve judgement until I actually see games played next year. This window dressing (bleep) might be something or it might be nothing. If it worked like that he wouldn't have gotten fired in Boston.

He was a fall guy in Boston.

Ironic, because a lot of the players they brought in under his leadership are looking to be a really good core of what they're on the cusp of doing. Sure, it ended early for them, but if half of those guys over there hit their mark, Boston's going to be TOUGH for several years.

[rockondlouie]

Post Dispatch Ben Hochman had sit down with Cards Asst. GM Rob Cerfolio regarding how Cardinals under Chaim Bloom have already made big steps i improving the Cardinals.

Last year 'Cerf' as he is called said the club hired 20 new coaches/staff last offseason and will hire nearly that number again this year . Cerf said they did some recruiting to find the best teachers. They also invested in new technology like Hawk Eye, Pulse, and Catapult (see article )

Bloom Cerfolio and Larry Day have done a lot already to improve the organization for the long term.
The Pierpont hire to run the pitching side seems quite positive too.

In the article linked, Bloom during his sitdown with Cardinal writers said , 'I don't think any of you would have asked me about our 2022 No .2 pick Brycen Mautz ... Pierpont told Bloom last spring as they observed the kid in spring training , 'That kid is good !' Mautz went on to pitch well this year in Double A finishing 8-3 in 25 starts with a 2.98 ERA He started and won the Texas League title game for Springfield this year. Looks to pitch at Memphis in 2026 . Keep an eye out for him . Sounds to me like Pierpont has a good eye for pitching talent.

Link to full article :

https://www.stltoday.com/sports/column/ ... b6e7d.html

I think I'll reserve judgement until I actually see games played next year. This window dressing (bleep) might be something or it might be nothing. If it worked like that he wouldn't have gotten fired in Boston.

Best you do some research on why he was let go in Boston. He was made a scapegoat.

+1 cranny

C. Bloom was railroaded in Boston by ownership and still left them w/great players he drafted now in Boston, a great ACE they acquire after he left in G. Crochet who was acquired w/his prospects and a loaded farm system.

[Looksgoodonyouthough]

Post Dispatch Ben Hochman had sit down with Cards Asst. GM Rob Cerfolio regarding how Cardinals under Chaim Bloom have already made big steps i improving the Cardinals.

Last year 'Cerf' as he is called said the club hired 20 new coaches/staff last offseason and will hire nearly that number again this year . Cerf said they did some recruiting to find the best teachers. They also invested in new technology like Hawk Eye, Pulse, and Catapult (see article )

Bloom Cerfolio and Larry Day have done a lot already to improve the organization for the long term.
The Pierpont hire to run the pitching side seems quite positive too.

In the article linked, Bloom during his sitdown with Cardinal writers said , 'I don't think any of you would have asked me about our 2022 No .2 pick Brycen Mautz ... Pierpont told Bloom last spring as they observed the kid in spring training , 'That kid is good !' Mautz went on to pitch well this year in Double A finishing 8-3 in 25 starts with a 2.98 ERA He started and won the Texas League title game for Springfield this year. Looks to pitch at Memphis in 2026 . Keep an eye out for him . Sounds to me like Pierpont has a good eye for pitching talent.

Link to full article :

https://www.stltoday.com/sports/column/ ... b6e7d.html

I think I'll reserve judgement until I actually see games played next year. This window dressing (bleep) might be something or it might be nothing. If it worked like that he wouldn't have gotten fired in Boston.

Best you do some research on why he was let go in Boston. He was made a scapegoat.

+1 cranny

C. Bloom was railroaded in Boston by ownership and still left them w/great players he drafted now in Boston, a great ACE they acquire after he left in G. Crochet who was acquired w/his prospects and a loaded farm system.

+2 gentlemen.

I have much more faith in Bloom building the orb for the future than Mo. this was MO’s directive from DeWitt in July of 2017. If I remember correctly it was stated MO’s focus was the future of the Cardinals direction. How he could have whiffed on so many levels is ridiculous for so many reasons already posted.

If Bloom keeps Oli for 2026 I hope his direct orders to Oli are: you have one season with a cleaned up roster that you show the ability to coach this team by putting these players in position to succeed within their skill set, use what speed we do have to create opportunity, stress solid defense and hold players correctly and directly responsible for their decisions on the field. If you can’t do that then this org has no place for you moving forward.

Bloom can take a page from Doug Army’s playbook and not be afraid of trading from a crowd to fill an are of need within the rebuild. Just another Mo deficiency.

[Dicktar2023]

Post Dispatch Ben Hochman had sit down with Cards Asst. GM Rob Cerfolio regarding how Cardinals under Chaim Bloom have already made big steps i improving the Cardinals.

Last year 'Cerf' as he is called said the club hired 20 new coaches/staff last offseason and will hire nearly that number again this year . Cerf said they did some recruiting to find the best teachers. They also invested in new technology like Hawk Eye, Pulse, and Catapult (see article )

Bloom Cerfolio and Larry Day have done a lot already to improve the organization for the long term.
The Pierpont hire to run the pitching side seems quite positive too.

In the article linked, Bloom during his sitdown with Cardinal writers said , 'I don't think any of you would have asked me about our 2022 No .2 pick Brycen Mautz ... Pierpont told Bloom last spring as they observed the kid in spring training , 'That kid is good !' Mautz went on to pitch well this year in Double A finishing 8-3 in 25 starts with a 2.98 ERA He started and won the Texas League title game for Springfield this year. Looks to pitch at Memphis in 2026 . Keep an eye out for him . Sounds to me like Pierpont has a good eye for pitching talent.

Link to full article :

https://www.stltoday.com/sports/column/ ... b6e7d.html

I think I'll reserve judgement until I actually see games played next year. This window dressing (bleep) might be something or it might be nothing. If it worked like that he wouldn't have gotten fired in Boston.

The ecstasy over Bloom in local sports media is pretty hilarious. You'd think his tears cure cancer. They sound like Russian state media.

And those same guys are going to start talking on opening day about how everybody's expectations are too high and we all have to be patient.

[Ozziesfan41]

Post Dispatch Ben Hochman had sit down with Cards Asst. GM Rob Cerfolio regarding how Cardinals under Chaim Bloom have already made big steps i improving the Cardinals.

Last year 'Cerf' as he is called said the club hired 20 new coaches/staff last offseason and will hire nearly that number again this year . Cerf said they did some recruiting to find the best teachers. They also invested in new technology like Hawk Eye, Pulse, and Catapult (see article )

Bloom Cerfolio and Larry Day have done a lot already to improve the organization for the long term.
The Pierpont hire to run the pitching side seems quite positive too.

In the article linked, Bloom during his sitdown with Cardinal writers said , 'I don't think any of you would have asked me about our 2022 No .2 pick Brycen Mautz ... Pierpont told Bloom last spring as they observed the kid in spring training , 'That kid is good !' Mautz went on to pitch well this year in Double A finishing 8-3 in 25 starts with a 2.98 ERA He started and won the Texas League title game for Springfield this year. Looks to pitch at Memphis in 2026 . Keep an eye out for him . Sounds to me like Pierpont has a good eye for pitching talent.

Link to full article :

https://www.stltoday.com/sports/column/ ... b6e7d.html

I think I'll reserve judgement until I actually see games played next year. This window dressing (bleep) might be something or it might be nothing. If it worked like that he wouldn't have gotten fired in Boston.

The ecstasy over Bloom in local sports media is pretty hilarious. You'd think his tears cure cancer. They sound like Russian state media.

And those same guys are going to start talking on opening day about how everybody's expectations are too high and we all have to be patient.

Everyone’s expectations are always too high. Some People were actually thinking this was a 90 win team in the pre season lol

[alw80]

Bloom has done a terrific job repairing the broken minor league system and his hirings down below are very exciting.

This is one of the reasons, combined w/him hopefully making some solid trades that adds to the system & big league roster as well as some smart (low cost) free agent moves I think this "re-build" could happen a lot, lot quicker than some think.

I still don't see this being a three-four year, 90 loss process.

This winter is going to be fun, can't wait for the roster makeover to begin.

They might not lose 90 but good chance they dont win 80 either the next two years.

[Cusecards]

Sounds like Bloom has assembled some good people under him?
Fingers crossed!
Now....if he were to add ME-ville we’re on our way to a dynasty!!
Easy
Obvious
Correct

[scoutyjones2]

Post Dispatch Ben Hochman had sit down with Cards Asst. GM Rob Cerfolio regarding how Cardinals under Chaim Bloom have already made big steps i improving the Cardinals.

Last year 'Cerf' as he is called said the club hired 20 new coaches/staff last offseason and will hire nearly that number again this year . Cerf said they did some recruiting to find the best teachers. They also invested in new technology like Hawk Eye, Pulse, and Catapult (see article )

Bloom Cerfolio and Larry Day have done a lot already to improve the organization for the long term.
The Pierpont hire to run the pitching side seems quite positive too.

In the article linked, Bloom during his sitdown with Cardinal writers said , 'I don't think any of you would have asked me about our 2022 No .2 pick Brycen Mautz ... Pierpont told Bloom last spring as they observed the kid in spring training , 'That kid is good !' Mautz went on to pitch well this year in Double A finishing 8-3 in 25 starts with a 2.98 ERA He started and won the Texas League title game for Springfield this year. Looks to pitch at Memphis in 2026 . Keep an eye out for him . Sounds to me like Pierpont has a good eye for pitching talent.

Link to full article :

https://www.stltoday.com/sports/column/ ... b6e7d.html

I think I'll reserve judgement until I actually see games played next year. This window dressing (bleep) might be something or it might be nothing. If it worked like that he wouldn't have gotten fired in Boston.

Doubt if seeing games next year will give you much insight to what Cerfolio can do for the Cardinals rebuild long term. If he does for the Cardinals what he did with the Guardians, the Cardinals may be on the right track to be a much better team long term.

You may want to read more on his background and what he did with the Guardians. https://www.ksdk.com/article/sports/mlb ... d360e96b45

When's the last time Cleveland made the WS?

[Ozziesfan41]

Post Dispatch Ben Hochman had sit down with Cards Asst. GM Rob Cerfolio regarding how Cardinals under Chaim Bloom have already made big steps i improving the Cardinals.

Last year 'Cerf' as he is called said the club hired 20 new coaches/staff last offseason and will hire nearly that number again this year . Cerf said they did some recruiting to find the best teachers. They also invested in new technology like Hawk Eye, Pulse, and Catapult (see article )

Bloom Cerfolio and Larry Day have done a lot already to improve the organization for the long term.
The Pierpont hire to run the pitching side seems quite positive too.

In the article linked, Bloom during his sitdown with Cardinal writers said , 'I don't think any of you would have asked me about our 2022 No .2 pick Brycen Mautz ... Pierpont told Bloom last spring as they observed the kid in spring training , 'That kid is good !' Mautz went on to pitch well this year in Double A finishing 8-3 in 25 starts with a 2.98 ERA He started and won the Texas League title game for Springfield this year. Looks to pitch at Memphis in 2026 . Keep an eye out for him . Sounds to me like Pierpont has a good eye for pitching talent.

Link to full article :

https://www.stltoday.com/sports/column/ ... b6e7d.html

I think I'll reserve judgement until I actually see games played next year. This window dressing (bleep) might be something or it might be nothing. If it worked like that he wouldn't have gotten fired in Boston.

Doubt if seeing games next year will give you much insight to what Cerfolio can do for the Cardinals rebuild long term. If he does for the Cardinals what he did with the Guardians, the Cardinals may be on the right track to be a much better team long term.

You may want to read more on his background and what he did with the Guardians. https://www.ksdk.com/article/sports/mlb ... d360e96b45

When's the last time Cleveland made the WS?

Yea it’s shocking teams that are near the bottom in the majors in payroll aren’t in the World Series all the time. The idea is for those guys to develop players like the rays and Indians do then spend payroll to keep them and add to them with free agent signings something the rays and guardians can’t do

[CCard]

Post Dispatch Ben Hochman had sit down with Cards Asst. GM Rob Cerfolio regarding how Cardinals under Chaim Bloom have already made big steps i improving the Cardinals.

Last year 'Cerf' as he is called said the club hired 20 new coaches/staff last offseason and will hire nearly that number again this year . Cerf said they did some recruiting to find the best teachers. They also invested in new technology like Hawk Eye, Pulse, and Catapult (see article )

Bloom Cerfolio and Larry Day have done a lot already to improve the organization for the long term.
The Pierpont hire to run the pitching side seems quite positive too.

In the article linked, Bloom during his sitdown with Cardinal writers said , 'I don't think any of you would have asked me about our 2022 No .2 pick Brycen Mautz ... Pierpont told Bloom last spring as they observed the kid in spring training , 'That kid is good !' Mautz went on to pitch well this year in Double A finishing 8-3 in 25 starts with a 2.98 ERA He started and won the Texas League title game for Springfield this year. Looks to pitch at Memphis in 2026 . Keep an eye out for him . Sounds to me like Pierpont has a good eye for pitching talent.

Link to full article :

https://www.stltoday.com/sports/column/ ... b6e7d.html

I think I'll reserve judgement until I actually see games played next year. This window dressing (bleep) might be something or it might be nothing. If it worked like that he wouldn't have gotten fired in Boston.

He was a fall guy in Boston.

Ironic, because a lot of the players they brought in under his leadership are looking to be a really good core of what they're on the cusp of doing. Sure, it ended early for them, but if half of those guys over there hit their mark, Boston's going to be TOUGH for several years.

He's a GM but he isn't a magician. He's been fired and he'll probably be fired again. I hope he helps the Cards win it all but people on this board speak of him like he's the next messiah. Hardly fair to him I'd think.

[CCard]

Post Dispatch Ben Hochman had sit down with Cards Asst. GM Rob Cerfolio regarding how Cardinals under Chaim Bloom have already made big steps i improving the Cardinals.

Last year 'Cerf' as he is called said the club hired 20 new coaches/staff last offseason and will hire nearly that number again this year . Cerf said they did some recruiting to find the best teachers. They also invested in new technology like Hawk Eye, Pulse, and Catapult (see article )

Bloom Cerfolio and Larry Day have done a lot already to improve the organization for the long term.
The Pierpont hire to run the pitching side seems quite positive too.

In the article linked, Bloom during his sitdown with Cardinal writers said , 'I don't think any of you would have asked me about our 2022 No .2 pick Brycen Mautz ... Pierpont told Bloom last spring as they observed the kid in spring training , 'That kid is good !' Mautz went on to pitch well this year in Double A finishing 8-3 in 25 starts with a 2.98 ERA He started and won the Texas League title game for Springfield this year. Looks to pitch at Memphis in 2026 . Keep an eye out for him . Sounds to me like Pierpont has a good eye for pitching talent.

Link to full article :

https://www.stltoday.com/sports/column/ ... b6e7d.html

I think I'll reserve judgement until I actually see games played next year. This window dressing (bleep) might be something or it might be nothing. If it worked like that he wouldn't have gotten fired in Boston.

Doubt if seeing games next year will give you much insight to what Cerfolio can do for the Cardinals rebuild long term. If he does for the Cardinals what he did with the Guardians, the Cardinals may be on the right track to be a much better team long term.

You may want to read more on his background and what he did with the Guardians. https://www.ksdk.com/article/sports/mlb ... d360e96b45

Did Cleveland win the World Series under his watch? Baseball is like a computer, garbage in garbage out. Fact is teams win with talent. End of story.

[CCard]

Post Dispatch Ben Hochman had sit down with Cards Asst. GM Rob Cerfolio regarding how Cardinals under Chaim Bloom have already made big steps i improving the Cardinals.

Last year 'Cerf' as he is called said the club hired 20 new coaches/staff last offseason and will hire nearly that number again this year . Cerf said they did some recruiting to find the best teachers. They also invested in new technology like Hawk Eye, Pulse, and Catapult (see article )

Bloom Cerfolio and Larry Day have done a lot already to improve the organization for the long term.
The Pierpont hire to run the pitching side seems quite positive too.

In the article linked, Bloom during his sitdown with Cardinal writers said , 'I don't think any of you would have asked me about our 2022 No .2 pick Brycen Mautz ... Pierpont told Bloom last spring as they observed the kid in spring training , 'That kid is good !' Mautz went on to pitch well this year in Double A finishing 8-3 in 25 starts with a 2.98 ERA He started and won the Texas League title game for Springfield this year. Looks to pitch at Memphis in 2026 . Keep an eye out for him . Sounds to me like Pierpont has a good eye for pitching talent.

Link to full article :

https://www.stltoday.com/sports/column/ ... b6e7d.html

I think I'll reserve judgement until I actually see games played next year. This window dressing (bleep) might be something or it might be nothing. If it worked like that he wouldn't have gotten fired in Boston.

Another poster clueless as to why Bloom didnt work out in Boston. There are loads of articles out there on the sabotage that occurred to Bloom there if you wish to get more informed. But I am guessing it is hust easier to be negative amd complain.

Nobody wants him to succeed more than I. But this need to deify him is pretty ridiculous. Has he ever produced a championship anywhere? You should temper your expectations and cut the guy some slack. When next season passess and ownership still hasn't ponied up for talent, then some of you will start your "Fire Bloom screed". Mo did what he could with the budget he was given. It wasn't good enough to produce seasons that people wanted. Bloom will probably be given the same rope.