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I know it's a different era but some of his trades were amazing. McGuire is just the beginning. Edmonds, Rolen, Renteria, etc. Aging Clark and Walker as well as a young Wainwright. Others I'll remember once I post this. Pretty sure Chris C. was signed under his watch.

RIP...an important man in Cardinal history!

Today's article/obituary in the PD written by Derrick Goold on Walt Jocketty is one of the very best sports writings I've seen in a long time. So much detail on Walt's life and career, and his impact to the Cardinals and MLB. Rest in peace to a sports gentleman who achieved big things for a long time.

Jocketty's finger prints are all over one of the greatest eras of Cardinal baseball.

Underrated cog in a great time for Cardinal fans.

That time will never be duplicated.

RIP Walt. I didn’t realize he was ill for 2 yrs.

He fleeced the A's for McGwire, Angels for Edmonds, and Phillies for Rolen. The 7 yr, 105mm contract for Pujols was a steal. The signing of an injured Carpenter, trading for Wainwright. He had a great run.

Maybe he said a few
things after he was fired but over the years when I've heard him interviewed he's never taken a shot at the Cardinals. Always a gentleman.

Heavy Early wrote: ↑26 Apr 2025 13:24 pm Cardinal management drops the ball again.
Too bad they couldn't see fit to at least nominate Walt for the Cards HOF and let the fans decide.
This era of Cards baseball can't end soon enough.

Well, get ready for Mo to be on the wall as soon as he retires.

R.I.P. Walt!

Thank you, Walt Jocketty, for one of the best eras in Cardinal history. You were a big part of it.

Walt was the best GM the Cards have had in the past 50 seasons! He truly was a superstar GM!

His ability to recruit championship caliber team leadership was remarkable - LaRussa, Duncan, McKay etc

His networking was remarkable for adding quality talent was exceptional! Renteria, McGwire, Carpenter, Rolen, Edmonds, Kile, Veres Stottlemyer, Henke, Smith, Clark, King, Kline, Wainwright and many more! Pujols, Molina and how many others thru the system. What a run!!

God bless his family.

Thank, Walt!

Great GM, not afraid to pull the trigger on trades.

By all accounts a real gentleman also.

RIP Walt

Ultimate irony
BDW fires Walt…installs MO so they can “develop from within” and get away from vets
Only to underfund and dismantle their minor league system with MO virtually destroying the org and fanbase with a 71-91 last place finish in ‘23
And whatever you want to call this in ‘25…..a lifetime away from the talent and winning of 20yrs ago

Goldfan wrote: ↑26 Apr 2025 19:13 pm Ultimate irony
BDW fires Walt…installs MO so they can “develop from within” and get away from vets
Only to underfund and dismantle their minor league system with MO virtually destroying the org and fanbase with a 71-91 last place finish in ‘23
And whatever you want to call this in ‘25…..a lifetime away from the talent and winning of 20yrs ago

Solid observations and your last sentence really brings it home for me.

Maybe in time Bloom can resurrect the organization.

I hope so.

Bomber1 wrote: ↑26 Apr 2025 19:20 pm

Goldfan wrote: ↑26 Apr 2025 19:13 pm Ultimate irony
BDW fires Walt…installs MO so they can “develop from within” and get away from vets
Only to underfund and dismantle their minor league system with MO virtually destroying the org and fanbase with a 71-91 last place finish in ‘23
And whatever you want to call this in ‘25…..a lifetime away from the talent and winning of 20yrs ago

Solid observations and your last sentence really brings it home for me.

Maybe in time Bloom can resurrect the organization.

I hope so.

Very sad are Walt’s passing and the current state of Cards Baseball.

Cardly wrote: ↑26 Apr 2025 19:03 pm Walt was the best GM the Cards have had in the past 50 seasons! He truly was a superstar GM!

His ability to recruit championship caliber team leadership was remarkable - LaRussa, Duncan, McKay etc

His networking was remarkable for adding quality talent was exceptional! Renteria, McGwire, Carpenter, Rolen, Edmonds, Kile, Veres Stottlemyer, Henke, Smith, Clark, King, Kline, Wainwright and many more! Pujols, Molina and how many others thru the system. What a run!!

God bless his family.

Thank, Walt!

Well written

What I appreciated about Walt Jocketty was his commitment. His hiring of LaRussa was a perfect extension of that. We had season after season after season being convinced that the organization was committed to excellent on field results. You can look up the comments they had about "winning" the wildcard spot. They didn't just want bigger prizes; they worked for bigger prizes. They wouldn't allow the players to celebrate when they clinched a playoff spot, they had to wait until they clinched the division title.
Saying and doing, putting their money where their mouth is. He didn't have word-salad press conferences and interviews where he was trying to convince everyone he was trying. It was evident he was really doing the thing. I never wondered if they were trying to win the division or if they would call the season a success if they won the division and got bounced. He was a good talent evaluator. He was able to tolerate and glean value from dissenting voices. We (the fans) have seen excellence up close, and over time. We will not be satisfied with pretenders. Is it any wonder the stadium is empty?