Cardinals Baseball Managers
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NEWSFLASH: Mike Matheny chosen as new Cardinals manager in 2012! Just on the heels of the epic 2011 postseason run and World Series win for the Cardinals came the announcement of the retirement of Tony LaRussa. Matheny was selected among a huge pool of talent and that decision has raised much controversial discussion, mainly because of his complete lack of experience as a MLB manager.
The St. Louis Cardinals have been blessed with some of the absolute BEST managers in the history of the MLB. Some believe that the fact that the Cardinals have consistently remained a top team in the MLB over many decades has much to do with the talent of their exceptional team managers such as Red Schoentist, Whitey Herzog and Tony LaRussa. So here we take a closer look over many decades at Cardinals baseball managers.
The St. Louis Cardinals have been blessed with some of the absolute BEST managers in the history of the MLB. Some believe that the fact that the Cardinals have consistently remained a top team in the MLB over many decades has much to do with the talent of their exceptional team managers such as Red Schoentist, Whitey Herzog and Tony LaRussa. So here we take a closer look over many decades at Cardinals baseball managers.
Contents at a Glance
Featured Cardinals MLB Managers
Mike Matheny
Tony LaRussa
Whitey Herzog
Red Schoendienst
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Mike Matheny
STL Cardinals MLB Manager 2012 - ?
While Matheny has a strong past in a Cardinal uniform and is highly admired by players and fans, many were surprised he was chosen as the new manager for the Redbirds. The main reason for controversy over this decision is the fact that Mike Matheny has zilch experience as manager of a MLB team.
Matheny has been an exceptional MLB athlete for 13 years, a multiple Golden Glove winner very highly respected by teammates, peers and fans. Supporters of Matheny do have reason to believe he demonstrates leadership skills deserving of a manager's position. Also Matheny and his family have been part of St. Louis for over 20 years, therefore he's firmly sewn in to the fabric of the town as a community.
The issue that Matheny has had no formal coaching or managerial experience on the professional level anywhere does raise eyebrows as a legitimate question or concern. Maybe the Cardinals needed to make sure that they chose a guy who can tone down the ego and not insist on being a know-it-all. Rather than recycle older and more experienced candidates, Matheny might be considered more of a fresh start, one who is humble enough to learn with the team and handle the unlikely challenge of authority from team mates or fellow managers.
What do YOU think? Vote (and comment) below.
Matheny has been an exceptional MLB athlete for 13 years, a multiple Golden Glove winner very highly respected by teammates, peers and fans. Supporters of Matheny do have reason to believe he demonstrates leadership skills deserving of a manager's position. Also Matheny and his family have been part of St. Louis for over 20 years, therefore he's firmly sewn in to the fabric of the town as a community.
The issue that Matheny has had no formal coaching or managerial experience on the professional level anywhere does raise eyebrows as a legitimate question or concern. Maybe the Cardinals needed to make sure that they chose a guy who can tone down the ego and not insist on being a know-it-all. Rather than recycle older and more experienced candidates, Matheny might be considered more of a fresh start, one who is humble enough to learn with the team and handle the unlikely challenge of authority from team mates or fellow managers.
What do YOU think? Vote (and comment) below.
Mike Matheny Video
Duel Debate: Cardinals Manager Selection
You good with Matheny as manager? Or would someone else have been a much better choice for Cards manager in 2012?
You OK with the choice of Mike Matheny as the new manager for the Redbirds? If not, you'll be given an option to comment on who would have been a better choice in your opinion and why.
WHO was the best choice for the new manager of the STL Cardinals?
Mike Matheny
JIm says:
Mike Matheny
crosscreations says:
I'm ALL good with Matheny as manager. There were many good candidates but Matheny is a fresh start & young blood. Every MLB manager had a 1st experience in that role & Matheny is READY for it. STL LOVES him!
OTHER (Oquendo, Francona, Sandberg or ?)
Tony LaRussa
STL Cardinals MLB Manager from 1998 - 2011
Tony La Russa Career Highlights
- Managed teams to SIX league championships and THREE World Series Championships
- Ranks 3rd in MLB wins by a manager and 2nd in post-season MLB wins all-time.
- First manager ever in MLB to win Manager of the Year award FOUR times!
Tony La Russa "Man on a Mission"
"Tony has a knack that is rare in managers. He can be friendly with his players and he can be a disciplinarian. He can talk with a player about a mistake and not make it seem like he's jumping on him." ~ Jerry Koosman
"As a manager he was always three innings ahead. A lot of times he would make a move in a game that I didn't understand and which I thought was pretty dumb. Later, I would ask him about it, and after our discussion I thought I was the idiot."
~ Jerry Reinsdorf
"He loves the game, he respects it. He loves the players. He is relentless in competing. He won't let up, no matter what." ~ Jim Leyland
"As a manager he was always three innings ahead. A lot of times he would make a move in a game that I didn't understand and which I thought was pretty dumb. Later, I would ask him about it, and after our discussion I thought I was the idiot."
~ Jerry Reinsdorf
"He loves the game, he respects it. He loves the players. He is relentless in competing. He won't let up, no matter what." ~ Jim Leyland
Tony La Russa: Man on a Mission
Amazon Price: $4.96 (as of 05/30/2012)
veteran sportswriter Rob Rains interviewed more than 50 relatives, friends & former players, coaches, fellow managers & baseball executives in this portrait of La Russa that reveals why manager Tony La Russa truly is "a man on a mission".
Red Schoendienst
STL Cardinals MLB Manager from 1965-1976
Red Schoendienst enjoyed record-breaking MLB stats mostly as a player, and coninued his career in baseball as coach and then manager for the Cardinals for 11 seasons.
He was a coach for the Cardinals in the early 60s, then Johnny Keane resigned the day following the Cardinals' 1964 World Series victory over the Yankees, and Schoendienst was named as his replacement.
He was a coach for the Cardinals in the early 60s, then Johnny Keane resigned the day following the Cardinals' 1964 World Series victory over the Yankees, and Schoendienst was named as his replacement.
Red Schoendiest
Stan Musial quote about
Red Schoendienst ...
"He has the greatest pair of hands
I've ever seen."
RED: A Baseball Life by Red Schoendienst
Red a Baseball Life
Amazon Price: $98.73 (as of 05/30/2012)
Whitey Herzog
"Whiteyball" Baseball Strategy
Fans referred to Whitey's strategy an "Whiteyball" referring to his strategy that concentrated on pitching, speed, and defense to win games rather than on home runs. Herzog's lineups generally consisted of more base-stealing threats than home run threats.
Herzog, another MLB Hall of Famer
In 2009 the number 24 was retired as Whitey was elected to the MLB hall of Fame.
Herzog was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2009 when the Cardinals retired the number 24 which Whitey wore as manager. Rick Ankiel was the last player to wear that number on the Cardinals team.
Whitey Herzog Hall of Fame Speech
White Rat: A Life in Baseball by Whitey Herzog
White Rat: A Life in Baseball
Amazon Price: $0.01 (as of 05/30/2012)
MLB Cardinals Managers
References to more information about each of these STL Cardinals MLB Managers on Wikipedia
- Whitey Herzog
- Whitey' Herzog: Career Stats
- Red Schoendist
- Red Shoendist : Career Stats
- Tony La Russa
- Tony La Russa : Career Stats
- Mike Matheny
- Mike Matheny: Career Stats
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