You’re ret@rdedScotchMIrish wrote: ↑25 Dec 2025 16:31 pmHerzog was the last manager to take the Cardinals to the world series with Pujols on the team until Matheny.CCard wrote: ↑25 Dec 2025 14:01 pmWhitey Herzog took the cards to the world series in 82, 85, and 87. In between he had losing seasons. What's your point? Managers don't hit, field, throw or pitch. They can only move pieces around in hopes of them working out. If a million dollar contract can't motivate a player, I doubt anything anybody says will.ScotchMIrish wrote: ↑25 Dec 2025 09:26 amMarmol's last place 2023 team had Goldschmidt, Arenado, Contreras, O'Neill and Wainwright. Plenty of veteran presence.CCard wrote: ↑24 Dec 2025 21:53 pmSo because they won't sign major league talent it's the manager's fault. LOLScotchMIrish wrote: ↑24 Dec 2025 07:17 am If we had a manager or staff who played the game at this level they could be the leader.
I think "motivating" players is a misnomer. They are professional athletes. You don't get that far without motivation. One reason Marmol calling out O'Neill was asinine.
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I’m not sure if Scotch is “retarded” or not, but I am sure I have some family members with both physical and mental developmental challenges.
So, thanks for the insensitivity towards others who may not have been as fortunate as yourself.
Merry Christmas
So, thanks for the insensitivity towards others who may not have been as fortunate as yourself.
Merry Christmas
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No prob, ret@rd.Basil Shabazz wrote: ↑25 Dec 2025 18:56 pm I’m not sure if Scotch is “retarded” or not, but I am sure I have some family members with both physical and mental developmental challenges.
So, thanks for the insensitivity towards others who may not have been as fortunate as yourself.
Merry Christmas
Now let’s hear more about you wanting to sign a 4th OFer for 2yrs/20mil…
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Wow. That is beneath you.ecleme22 wrote: ↑25 Dec 2025 21:15 pmNo prob, ret@rd.Basil Shabazz wrote: ↑25 Dec 2025 18:56 pm I’m not sure if Scotch is “retarded” or not, but I am sure I have some family members with both physical and mental developmental challenges.
So, thanks for the insensitivity towards others who may not have been as fortunate as yourself.
Merry Christmas
Now let’s hear more about you wanting to sign a 4th OFer for 2yrs/20mil…
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Motivation?ScotchMIrish wrote: ↑25 Dec 2025 16:31 pmHerzog was the last manager to take the Cardinals to the world series with Pujols on the team until Matheny.CCard wrote: ↑25 Dec 2025 14:01 pmWhitey Herzog took the cards to the world series in 82, 85, and 87. In between he had losing seasons. What's your point? Managers don't hit, field, throw or pitch. They can only move pieces around in hopes of them working out. If a million dollar contract can't motivate a player, I doubt anything anybody says will.ScotchMIrish wrote: ↑25 Dec 2025 09:26 amMarmol's last place 2023 team had Goldschmidt, Arenado, Contreras, O'Neill and Wainwright. Plenty of veteran presence.CCard wrote: ↑24 Dec 2025 21:53 pmSo because they won't sign major league talent it's the manager's fault. LOLScotchMIrish wrote: ↑24 Dec 2025 07:17 am If we had a manager or staff who played the game at this level they could be the leader.
I think "motivating" players is a misnomer. They are professional athletes. You don't get that far without motivation. One reason Marmol calling out O'Neill was asinine.
No.
Accountability?
Yes.
And accountability has been missing since the moment The Marmot was hired.
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I don't know and You do not either unless you are with the team, in the dugout, in all meetings. Do not have others lie for you. Nobody knowsRamFan08NY wrote: ↑24 Dec 2025 12:48 pmAnd you know that Oli has never done that?ScotchMIrish wrote: ↑24 Dec 2025 11:02 amI remember hearing that Herzog went to Ozzie Smith and asked him to work with Willie McGee when McGee was acquired. That's the manager being a leader and turning a player into a leader.scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑24 Dec 2025 08:05 amSo teams don't need an actual player who's a leader?ScotchMIrish wrote: ↑24 Dec 2025 07:17 am If we had a manager or staff who played the game at this level they could be the leader.
So no one on the Cards staff has played In MLB?
You'd be wrong, twice
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Stay classyecleme22 wrote: ↑25 Dec 2025 21:15 pmNo prob, ret@rd.Basil Shabazz wrote: ↑25 Dec 2025 18:56 pm I’m not sure if Scotch is “retarded” or not, but I am sure I have some family members with both physical and mental developmental challenges.
So, thanks for the insensitivity towards others who may not have been as fortunate as yourself.
Merry Christmas
Now let’s hear more about you wanting to sign a 4th OFer for 2yrs/20mil…