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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. |
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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.
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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. [/ QUOTE ] Not to mention 7 straight winning seasons (before this one). Yeah, this is certainly disrespectful. As a Cards fan, I'm embarrassed. |
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Re: St. Louis Cardinals\' GM Walt Jocketty fired
It's probably because he complained about being underpaid.
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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.
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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.
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Re: St. Louis Cardinals\' GM Walt Jocketty fired
and, suicide FTW.
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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. |
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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.
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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.
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