St. Louis Cardinals' GM Walt Jocketty fired

Gregatron · #1 10-03-2007, 04:13 PM

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

Here is the story.

Dynasty · #2 10-03-2007, 04:17 PM

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.

Gregatron · #3 10-03-2007, 04:22 PM

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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.

kyleb · #4 10-03-2007, 04:50 PM

It's probably because he complained about being underpaid.

Dids · #5 10-03-2007, 04:59 PM

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.

jjp · #6 10-03-2007, 06:59 PM

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

stormstarter28 · #7 10-03-2007, 08:48 PM

and, suicide FTW.

ClarkNasty · #8 10-03-2007, 09:20 PM

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.

rwperu34 · #9 10-04-2007, 01:51 AM

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

Bump_Bailey · #10 10-04-2007, 01:57 AM

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