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opti mist wrote: ↑20 Aug 2025 07:52 am From the Athletic

You mentioned Albert and Yadi. Those two want to manage. I’m sure they would both love to manage this team. How do you deal with that? And I know Yadi was just here.

I’m not sure how this will be perceived. But my faith is very important to me. If I’m supposed to have this seat, then I’ll have it. And if I’m not supposed to have it, there’s not a person in the world that can keep me here.

So, I don’t spend any time thinking about what if. It doesn’t matter. It doesn’t. For me to sit here and think I know what’s best for my next 10 years would be very naive. I show up. I make sure my staff knows I have their back and our players know I have theirs. We go at this together, and then I do it the next day and the next day. And, at some point, if someone doesn’t want me to continue to do it, it will be just fine.

I love AP. I talk to him often. I love Yadi. I just had him sit with me in the dugout (on Aug. 8 and 9, when the Cardinals hosted the Chicago Cubs). I think both of them can be not just good managers, but incredible managers in this league for as long as they want to do it and deal with the criticism that comes with the seat.

That doesn’t impact me in any way. It truly doesn’t. I’ve had people call [nonsense] on that, and then the longer they’re around me, they’re like, “I feel like you’re genuine.” I really am. I know what I bring to the table. I know what I’m good at. I know what I’m not.

I’m comfortable with all of it.

Opti

Basil Shabazz wrote: ↑20 Aug 2025 07:58 am

opti mist wrote: ↑20 Aug 2025 07:52 am From the Athletic

You mentioned Albert and Yadi. Those two want to manage. I’m sure they would both love to manage this team. How do you deal with that? And I know Yadi was just here.

I’m not sure how this will be perceived. But my faith is very important to me. If I’m supposed to have this seat, then I’ll have it. And if I’m not supposed to have it, there’s not a person in the world that can keep me here.

So, I don’t spend any time thinking about what if. It doesn’t matter. It doesn’t. For me to sit here and think I know what’s best for my next 10 years would be very naive. I show up. I make sure my staff knows I have their back and our players know I have theirs. We go at this together, and then I do it the next day and the next day. And, at some point, if someone doesn’t want me to continue to do it, it will be just fine.

I love AP. I talk to him often. I love Yadi. I just had him sit with me in the dugout (on Aug. 8 and 9, when the Cardinals hosted the Chicago Cubs). I think both of them can be not just good managers, but incredible managers in this league for as long as they want to do it and deal with the criticism that comes with the seat.

That doesn’t impact me in any way. It truly doesn’t. I’ve had people call [nonsense] on that, and then the longer they’re around me, they’re like, “I feel like you’re genuine.” I really am. I know what I bring to the table. I know what I’m good at. I know what I’m not.

I’m comfortable with all of it.

Opti

The follow-up question should have been, "Would you elaborate on what you think you are not good at?"

That is where you would have seen the insecure side come out. He can say he is alright with the criticism until he is actually criticized. Then the true Oli comes out, and he bristles and fumes at the hint of being questioned. Further, he does not have all of his players' backs. We have seen that firsthand.

rockondlouie wrote: ↑20 Aug 2025 08:37 am

Basil Shabazz wrote: ↑20 Aug 2025 07:58 am

opti mist wrote: ↑20 Aug 2025 07:52 am From the Athletic

You mentioned Albert and Yadi. Those two want to manage. I’m sure they would both love to manage this team. How do you deal with that? And I know Yadi was just here.

I’m not sure how this will be perceived. But my faith is very important to me. If I’m supposed to have this seat, then I’ll have it. And if I’m not supposed to have it, there’s not a person in the world that can keep me here.

So, I don’t spend any time thinking about what if. It doesn’t matter. It doesn’t. For me to sit here and think I know what’s best for my next 10 years would be very naive. I show up. I make sure my staff knows I have their back and our players know I have theirs. We go at this together, and then I do it the next day and the next day. And, at some point, if someone doesn’t want me to continue to do it, it will be just fine.

I love AP. I talk to him often. I love Yadi. I just had him sit with me in the dugout (on Aug. 8 and 9, when the Cardinals hosted the Chicago Cubs). I think both of them can be not just good managers, but incredible managers in this league for as long as they want to do it and deal with the criticism that comes with the seat.

That doesn’t impact me in any way. It truly doesn’t. I’ve had people call [nonsense] on that, and then the longer they’re around me, they’re like, “I feel like you’re genuine.” I really am. I know what I bring to the table. I know what I’m good at. I know what I’m not.

I’m comfortable with all of it.

Opti

The follow-up question should have been, "Would you elaborate on what you think you are not good at?"

That is where you would have seen the insecure side come out. He can say he is alright with the criticism until he is actually criticized. Then the true Oli comes out, and he bristles and fumes at the hint of being questioned. Further, he does not have all of his players' backs. We have seen that firsthand.

I had the same reaction when I read that quote Basil.

The answer is "not much" when you in the dugout.

bccardsfan wrote: ↑20 Aug 2025 09:01 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑20 Aug 2025 08:37 am

Basil Shabazz wrote: ↑20 Aug 2025 07:58 am

opti mist wrote: ↑20 Aug 2025 07:52 am From the Athletic

You mentioned Albert and Yadi. Those two want to manage. I’m sure they would both love to manage this team. How do you deal with that? And I know Yadi was just here.

I’m not sure how this will be perceived. But my faith is very important to me. If I’m supposed to have this seat, then I’ll have it. And if I’m not supposed to have it, there’s not a person in the world that can keep me here.

So, I don’t spend any time thinking about what if. It doesn’t matter. It doesn’t. For me to sit here and think I know what’s best for my next 10 years would be very naive. I show up. I make sure my staff knows I have their back and our players know I have theirs. We go at this together, and then I do it the next day and the next day. And, at some point, if someone doesn’t want me to continue to do it, it will be just fine.

I love AP. I talk to him often. I love Yadi. I just had him sit with me in the dugout (on Aug. 8 and 9, when the Cardinals hosted the Chicago Cubs). I think both of them can be not just good managers, but incredible managers in this league for as long as they want to do it and deal with the criticism that comes with the seat.

That doesn’t impact me in any way. It truly doesn’t. I’ve had people call [nonsense] on that, and then the longer they’re around me, they’re like, “I feel like you’re genuine.” I really am. I know what I bring to the table. I know what I’m good at. I know what I’m not.

I’m comfortable with all of it.

Opti

The follow-up question should have been, "Would you elaborate on what you think you are not good at?"

That is where you would have seen the insecure side come out. He can say he is alright with the criticism until he is actually criticized. Then the true Oli comes out, and he bristles and fumes at the hint of being questioned. Further, he does not have all of his players' backs. We have seen that firsthand.

I had the same reaction when I read that quote Basil.

The answer is "not much" when you in the dugout.

Playin' the old faith card...... gotta love it....

bccardsfan wrote: ↑20 Aug 2025 09:01 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑20 Aug 2025 08:37 am

Basil Shabazz wrote: ↑20 Aug 2025 07:58 am

opti mist wrote: ↑20 Aug 2025 07:52 am From the Athletic

You mentioned Albert and Yadi. Those two want to manage. I’m sure they would both love to manage this team. How do you deal with that? And I know Yadi was just here.

I’m not sure how this will be perceived. But my faith is very important to me. If I’m supposed to have this seat, then I’ll have it. And if I’m not supposed to have it, there’s not a person in the world that can keep me here.

So, I don’t spend any time thinking about what if. It doesn’t matter. It doesn’t. For me to sit here and think I know what’s best for my next 10 years would be very naive. I show up. I make sure my staff knows I have their back and our players know I have theirs. We go at this together, and then I do it the next day and the next day. And, at some point, if someone doesn’t want me to continue to do it, it will be just fine.

I love AP. I talk to him often. I love Yadi. I just had him sit with me in the dugout (on Aug. 8 and 9, when the Cardinals hosted the Chicago Cubs). I think both of them can be not just good managers, but incredible managers in this league for as long as they want to do it and deal with the criticism that comes with the seat.

That doesn’t impact me in any way. It truly doesn’t. I’ve had people call [nonsense] on that, and then the longer they’re around me, they’re like, “I feel like you’re genuine.” I really am. I know what I bring to the table. I know what I’m good at. I know what I’m not.

I’m comfortable with all of it.

Opti

The follow-up question should have been, "Would you elaborate on what you think you are not good at?"

That is where you would have seen the insecure side come out. He can say he is alright with the criticism until he is actually criticized. Then the true Oli comes out, and he bristles and fumes at the hint of being questioned. Further, he does not have all of his players' backs. We have seen that firsthand.

I had the same reaction when I read that quote Basil.

The answer is "not much" when you in the dugout.

Playin' the old faith card...... gotta love it....

bccardsfan wrote: ↑20 Aug 2025 09:01 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑20 Aug 2025 08:37 am

Basil Shabazz wrote: ↑20 Aug 2025 07:58 am

opti mist wrote: ↑20 Aug 2025 07:52 am From the Athletic

You mentioned Albert and Yadi. Those two want to manage. I’m sure they would both love to manage this team. How do you deal with that? And I know Yadi was just here.

I’m not sure how this will be perceived. But my faith is very important to me. If I’m supposed to have this seat, then I’ll have it. And if I’m not supposed to have it, there’s not a person in the world that can keep me here.

So, I don’t spend any time thinking about what if. It doesn’t matter. It doesn’t. For me to sit here and think I know what’s best for my next 10 years would be very naive. I show up. I make sure my staff knows I have their back and our players know I have theirs. We go at this together, and then I do it the next day and the next day. And, at some point, if someone doesn’t want me to continue to do it, it will be just fine.

I love AP. I talk to him often. I love Yadi. I just had him sit with me in the dugout (on Aug. 8 and 9, when the Cardinals hosted the Chicago Cubs). I think both of them can be not just good managers, but incredible managers in this league for as long as they want to do it and deal with the criticism that comes with the seat.

That doesn’t impact me in any way. It truly doesn’t. I’ve had people call [nonsense] on that, and then the longer they’re around me, they’re like, “I feel like you’re genuine.” I really am. I know what I bring to the table. I know what I’m good at. I know what I’m not.

I’m comfortable with all of it.

Opti

The follow-up question should have been, "Would you elaborate on what you think you are not good at?"

That is where you would have seen the insecure side come out. He can say he is alright with the criticism until he is actually criticized. Then the true Oli comes out, and he bristles and fumes at the hint of being questioned. Further, he does not have all of his players' backs. We have seen that firsthand.

I had the same reaction when I read that quote Basil.

The answer is "not much" when you in the dugout.

Playin' the old faith card...... gotta love it....

Basil Shabazz wrote: ↑20 Aug 2025 07:58 am

The follow-up question should have been, "Would you elaborate on what you think you are not good at?"

That is where you would have seen the insecure side come out. He can say he is alright with the criticism until he is actually criticized. Then the true Oli comes out, and he bristles and fumes at the hint of being questioned. Further, he does not have all of his players' backs. We have seen that firsthand.

Basil Shabazz wrote: ↑20 Aug 2025 07:58 am

opti mist wrote: ↑20 Aug 2025 07:52 am From the Athletic

You mentioned Albert and Yadi. Those two want to manage. I’m sure they would both love to manage this team. How do you deal with that? And I know Yadi was just here.

I’m not sure how this will be perceived. But my faith is very important to me. If I’m supposed to have this seat, then I’ll have it. And if I’m not supposed to have it, there’s not a person in the world that can keep me here.

So, I don’t spend any time thinking about what if. It doesn’t matter. It doesn’t. For me to sit here and think I know what’s best for my next 10 years would be very naive. I show up. I make sure my staff knows I have their back and our players know I have theirs. We go at this together, and then I do it the next day and the next day. And, at some point, if someone doesn’t want me to continue to do it, it will be just fine.

I love AP. I talk to him often. I love Yadi. I just had him sit with me in the dugout (on Aug. 8 and 9, when the Cardinals hosted the Chicago Cubs). I think both of them can be not just good managers, but incredible managers in this league for as long as they want to do it and deal with the criticism that comes with the seat.

That doesn’t impact me in any way. It truly doesn’t. I’ve had people call [nonsense] on that, and then the longer they’re around me, they’re like, “I feel like you’re genuine.” I really am. I know what I bring to the table. I know what I’m good at. I know what I’m not.

I’m comfortable with all of it.

Opti

The follow-up question should have been, "Would you elaborate on what you think you are not good at?"

That is where you would have seen the insecure side come out. He can say he is alright with the criticism until he is actually criticized. Then the true Oli comes out, and he bristles and fumes at the hint of being questioned. Further, he does not have all of his players' backs. We have seen that firsthand.