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11WSChamps wrote: ↑15 Aug 2025 09:11 am

Basil Shabazz wrote: ↑15 Aug 2025 08:12 am Terrible leadership, situational awareness, and presence. I have elaborated plenty on these things in the past and honestly don't have the inclination to get back into it.

I was always told that when you walk into a room, you should know who the manager/leader is by their dress, demeanor, and appearance. How they interact and how they carry themselves. Oli does not elevate himself naturally. His elevation is forced, which makes him come across as prickly, insecure, and egotistical.

Don't know how you can say it any better than that.

You look in that dugout and you wouldn't know who the manager is if you didn't know better.

I will add the cavalier attitude about losing. Players in the dugout during the game laughing when the team is getting beat.

You never saw that [shirt] when LaRussa, Pujols or Yadi was here.

scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑15 Aug 2025 11:32 am

11WSChamps wrote: ↑15 Aug 2025 09:11 am

Basil Shabazz wrote: ↑15 Aug 2025 08:12 am Terrible leadership, situational awareness, and presence. I have elaborated plenty on these things in the past and honestly don't have the inclination to get back into it.

I was always told that when you walk into a room, you should know who the manager/leader is by their dress, demeanor, and appearance. How they interact and how they carry themselves. Oli does not elevate himself naturally. His elevation is forced, which makes him come across as prickly, insecure, and egotistical.

Don't know how you can say it any better than that.

You look in that dugout and you wouldn't know who the manager is if you didn't know better.

I will add the cavalier attitude about losing. Players in the dugout during the game laughing when the team is getting beat.

You never saw that [shirt] when LaRussa, Pujols or Yadi was here.

I look in the dugout and know who the manager is..
Not sure how you fail at that.

ilcubuffs wrote: ↑15 Aug 2025 09:39 am "What exactly to you see as a deficit in the managing area."

Fellow posters have covered the deficiency Marmot the Pretend MLB Manager exhibits. I would add to see his deficiency in action watch a Brewer game and then watch a Cardinal game. Brewers down by +3 runs late in a game and you know they will make a run to either close the deficit or win. Cardinals down by 2 runs in 3 rd and the team and YOU know they will lose.

Cardinal & Brewer rosters are not really so dissimilar. Not overly talented. But Brewer players know their fundamentals - bunting, base running, throw to the right base, et al. Cardinal players can't bunt, never heard of hit and run, et al. It is supposed to start with manager. Compare Pat Murphy to Marmot and you see WHY Marmot is a pretender.

Would Jay or Descalso been as incompetent manager as Marmot? Seriously doubt it. Marmot is just, yet, another misjudge of talent by MO RAN.

11WSChamps wrote: ↑15 Aug 2025 11:34 am

scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑15 Aug 2025 11:32 am

11WSChamps wrote: ↑15 Aug 2025 09:11 am

Basil Shabazz wrote: ↑15 Aug 2025 08:12 am Terrible leadership, situational awareness, and presence. I have elaborated plenty on these things in the past and honestly don't have the inclination to get back into it.

I was always told that when you walk into a room, you should know who the manager/leader is by their dress, demeanor, and appearance. How they interact and how they carry themselves. Oli does not elevate himself naturally. His elevation is forced, which makes him come across as prickly, insecure, and egotistical.

Don't know how you can say it any better than that.

You look in that dugout and you wouldn't know who the manager is if you didn't know better.

I will add the cavalier attitude about losing. Players in the dugout during the game laughing when the team is getting beat.

You never saw that [shirt] when LaRussa, Pujols or Yadi was here.

I look in the dugout and know who the manager is..
Not sure how you fail at that.

I said if you didn't know better.

And what I do know is that you don't.

hugeCardfan wrote: ↑15 Aug 2025 11:36 am Not an Olli hater. Via experience he's gotten better. With a team with no superstars and a weak rotation, he is managing a .500 team. There is no bickering in the clubhouse. He's done a credible job with the pen even following trading off the 3 top performers. I'd rather have a more experienced manager and very credible manager, but wouldn't hate Chaim if he kept Olli until the talent improved.

JuanAgosto wrote: ↑15 Aug 2025 11:44 am Here's my list:

1. I agree that the offense is as boring as can be. No attempt at movement.

2. Lineup construction. Too often guys have a good game or a string of good games and get benched.

3. Poor leadership in clubhouse. Someone mentioned players laughing in dugout during ugly losses. I noticed it on the Sunday loss in San Diego.

4. Too often the team looks unfocused, low energy, and lackadaisical. That's on the manager.

5. Unwarranted arrogance. The guy gets no respect throughout the league. He has a bad combination of inflated ego with no credentials.

6. Association with Mozeliak. He was Mo's snitch. He was rewarded when Shildt was fired. Marmol and Mozeliak are forever linked.

82birds wrote: ↑15 Aug 2025 11:21 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑15 Aug 2025 08:58 am -Terrible in game Manager, gets out maneuvered by other teams Manager

-Shows no creativity helping his offensively challenged team score runs

-Poor lineup construction

-Plays favorites (re: Burleson, Siani, Pages) too much

-Froze in the most important game of his career, Game 1 vs Phillies

- #1 Reason:
Has Mo's STANK all over him! Returning him is nothing more than a continuation of the slide this team has taken under his leadership


The one thing he's finally doing well is running the bullpen.

Other than that he's been over-his-head from the day he was hired and has shown very little GROWTH.

Bringing him back would be a huge marketing mistake, Oli back will NOT sell tickets.

C. Bloom deserves to bring in his Manager w/an almost all new coaching staff (I may keep J. Jay/D. Descalso if I was Bloom).

This has to be a 100% fresh start or BDWJr has failed again.

JMO

so true
exasperating

BrockFloodMaris wrote: ↑15 Aug 2025 11:22 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑15 Aug 2025 08:58 am -Terrible in game Manager, gets out maneuvered by other teams Manager

-Shows no creativity helping his offensively challenged team score runs

-Poor lineup construction

-Plays favorites (re: Burleson, Siani, Pages) too much

-Froze in the most important game of his career, Game 1 vs Phillies

- #1 Reason:
Has Mo's STANK all over him! Returning him is nothing more than a continuation of the slide this team has taken under his leadership


The one thing he's finally doing well is running the bullpen.

Other than that he's been over-his-head from the day he was hired and has shown very little GROWTH.

Bringing him back would be a huge marketing mistake, Oli back will NOT sell tickets.

C. Bloom deserves to bring in his Manager w/an almost all new coaching staff (I may keep J. Jay/D. Descalso if I was Bloom).

This has to be a 100% fresh start or BDWJr has failed again.

JMO

Rock has it covered! Oli is the living manifestation of all that is wrong with Cardinal Baseball. He is lazy, arrogant and stubborn. Bloom will surely bring in an outside voice to run this team on the field. No more incestuous promotions. Air this place out. I am expecting a league-wide job search for Oli's replacement.

ScotchMIrish wrote: ↑15 Aug 2025 11:40 am

hugeCardfan wrote: ↑15 Aug 2025 11:36 am Not an Olli hater. Via experience he's gotten better. With a team with no superstars and a weak rotation, he is managing a .500 team. There is no bickering in the clubhouse. He's done a credible job with the pen even following trading off the 3 top performers. I'd rather have a more experienced manager and very credible manager, but wouldn't hate Chaim if he kept Olli until the talent improved.

My guess is Marmol gets another year but if attendance doesn't improve someone will have to take the fall and it won't be Bloom. Or perhaps Bloom has his own manager in mind which would make sense.

hugeCardfan wrote: ↑15 Aug 2025 11:52 am

ScotchMIrish wrote: ↑15 Aug 2025 11:40 am

hugeCardfan wrote: ↑15 Aug 2025 11:36 am Not an Olli hater. Via experience he's gotten better. With a team with no superstars and a weak rotation, he is managing a .500 team. There is no bickering in the clubhouse. He's done a credible job with the pen even following trading off the 3 top performers. I'd rather have a more experienced manager and very credible manager, but wouldn't hate Chaim if he kept Olli until the talent improved.

My guess is Marmol gets another year but if attendance doesn't improve someone will have to take the fall and it won't be Bloom. Or perhaps Bloom has his own manager in mind which would make sense.

I agree. But, management is seldom to blame for poor team performance. As I suggested, if Bloom wants to hold off trying to foist this team on a highly acclaimed manager until the talent visibly improves, I can live with that. I think we will be better next year, so wouldn't be surprised if the axe falls at some point.

Frankly, if Bloom wants to put some training wheels on Yadi next year I'm OK with that too. I realize Yadi has some experience managing Latin American teams, WBC teams etc. But, nothing like a 162 game season with a problematic 26 man roster.

rockondlouie wrote: ↑15 Aug 2025 11:48 am

82birds wrote: ↑15 Aug 2025 11:21 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑15 Aug 2025 08:58 am -Terrible in game Manager, gets out maneuvered by other teams Manager

-Shows no creativity helping his offensively challenged team score runs

-Poor lineup construction

-Plays favorites (re: Burleson, Siani, Pages) too much

-Froze in the most important game of his career, Game 1 vs Phillies

- #1 Reason:
Has Mo's STANK all over him! Returning him is nothing more than a continuation of the slide this team has taken under his leadership


The one thing he's finally doing well is running the bullpen.

Other than that he's been over-his-head from the day he was hired and has shown very little GROWTH.

Bringing him back would be a huge marketing mistake, Oli back will NOT sell tickets.

C. Bloom deserves to bring in his Manager w/an almost all new coaching staff (I may keep J. Jay/D. Descalso if I was Bloom).

This has to be a 100% fresh start or BDWJr has failed again.

JMO

so true
exasperating

Brining him back you might as well put a picture of Mo behind him in the dugout next year since all people will see is "Mo's guys".

JuanAgosto wrote: ↑15 Aug 2025 12:10 pm

rockondlouie wrote: ↑15 Aug 2025 11:48 am

82birds wrote: ↑15 Aug 2025 11:21 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑15 Aug 2025 08:58 am -Terrible in game Manager, gets out maneuvered by other teams Manager

-Shows no creativity helping his offensively challenged team score runs

-Poor lineup construction

-Plays favorites (re: Burleson, Siani, Pages) too much

-Froze in the most important game of his career, Game 1 vs Phillies

- #1 Reason:
Has Mo's STANK all over him! Returning him is nothing more than a continuation of the slide this team has taken under his leadership


The one thing he's finally doing well is running the bullpen.

Other than that he's been over-his-head from the day he was hired and has shown very little GROWTH.

Bringing him back would be a huge marketing mistake, Oli back will NOT sell tickets.

C. Bloom deserves to bring in his Manager w/an almost all new coaching staff (I may keep J. Jay/D. Descalso if I was Bloom).

This has to be a 100% fresh start or BDWJr has failed again.

JMO

so true
exasperating

Brining him back you might as well put a picture of Mo behind him in the dugout next year since all people will see is "Mo's guys".

I wonder if kept, marmol would be allowed to make a lineup without his boss meddling?

Ordinary Man wrote: ↑15 Aug 2025 11:55 am

hugeCardfan wrote: ↑15 Aug 2025 11:52 am

ScotchMIrish wrote: ↑15 Aug 2025 11:40 am

hugeCardfan wrote: ↑15 Aug 2025 11:36 am Not an Olli hater. Via experience he's gotten better. With a team with no superstars and a weak rotation, he is managing a .500 team. There is no bickering in the clubhouse. He's done a credible job with the pen even following trading off the 3 top performers. I'd rather have a more experienced manager and very credible manager, but wouldn't hate Chaim if he kept Olli until the talent improved.

My guess is Marmol gets another year but if attendance doesn't improve someone will have to take the fall and it won't be Bloom. Or perhaps Bloom has his own manager in mind which would make sense.

I agree. But, management is seldom to blame for poor team performance. As I suggested, if Bloom wants to hold off trying to foist this team on a highly acclaimed manager until the talent visibly improves, I can live with that. I think we will be better next year, so wouldn't be surprised if the axe falls at some point.

Frankly, if Bloom wants to put some training wheels on Yadi next year I'm OK with that too. I realize Yadi has some experience managing Latin American teams, WBC teams etc. But, nothing like a 162 game season with a problematic 26 man roster.

I take it you meant we will NOT be better next year??

JuanAgosto wrote: ↑15 Aug 2025 12:10 pm I wonder if kept, marmol would be allowed to make a lineup without his boss meddling?