St. Louis Cardinals\' GM Walt Jocketty fired
 

Note that he did not resign to "spend more time with his family." He was not allowed to retire.

Here is the story.

Re: St. Louis Cardinals\' GM Walt Jocketty fired
 

I don't know how good a job he did or is perceived to have done. But, a World Series championship, two NL pennants, and six division titles in thirteen years deserves a respectful sendoff.

Re: St. Louis Cardinals\' GM Walt Jocketty fired
 

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I don't know how good a job he did or is perceived to have done. But, a World Series championship, two NL pennants, and six division titles in thirteen years deserves a respectful sendoff.

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Not to mention 7 straight winning seasons (before this one). Yeah, this is certainly disrespectful. As a Cards fan, I'm embarrassed.

Re: St. Louis Cardinals\' GM Walt Jocketty fired
 

It's probably because he complained about being underpaid.

Re: St. Louis Cardinals\' GM Walt Jocketty fired
 

The story a few weeks ago that suggestion that Jocketty and LaRusa might come to Seattle (PLEASE GOD NO NOT LARUSA) suggested that basically they'd been trying to force Jocketty out for a while as the front office changes from a less scouting driven focus to a more financial one.

Re: St. Louis Cardinals\' GM Walt Jocketty fired
 

yeah, from reading the article it looks much more political than performance. Lots of egos on the top floor of any company.

Re: St. Louis Cardinals\' GM Walt Jocketty fired
 

and, suicide FTW.

Re: St. Louis Cardinals\' GM Walt Jocketty fired
 

More proof that ownership is batshit crazy.

They totally handcuffed him the last 3 offseasons and he still managed to perform well, all things considered.

What a joke. He deserved better than this.

Re: St. Louis Cardinals\' GM Walt Jocketty fired
 

I had heard a rumor in the past that the Jocketty/LaRussa combo was on their way to the Reds.

Re: St. Louis Cardinals\' GM Walt Jocketty fired
 

they got the wrong guy. he did a pretty damn good job for the amount of money ownership allowed him to spend.