The former Pirate manager was close with both Bloom and Oli . Shelton though wanted a new mangerial gig , if possible, and signed with the Twins. It was no coincidence that within 24 hours of Shelton signing with Minnesota that Bloom announced two additions to Oli's staff.
Source : Redbirdrants
Assistant pitching coach Dean Kiekhefer and game-planning coach Packy Elkins will no longer be a part of Marmol's uniformed staff, but the duo will retain roles within the organization in strategist roles. The Cardinals plan to hire a new assistant pitching coach to replace Kiekhefer, as well as add another assistant hitting coach alongside Brandon Allen and hitting coach Brant Brown.
The news did come within 24 hours of the Minnesota Twins hiring Derek Shelton as their new manager, something that Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-[political party] pointed out on our podcast, Dealin' the Cards, as further indication that Shelton was a likely addition to Marmol's team if he had not gotten that job.
Sounds like Derek Shelton was close to joining Oli's staff
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