Cardinals Release Jocketty

msredbird51 · Bullpen Catcher Joined: 01 Nov 2004 Location: St. Louis

Jocketty out as Cards' general manager
By Bernie Miklasz
POST-DISPATCH SPORTS COLUMNIST
10/03/2007

The Cardinals and general manager Walt Jocketty have "parted ways," according to a source with direct knowledge of the situation.

The Cardinals have scheduled a 4 p.m. news conference to discuss Jocketty’s departure after 13 seasons as GM.
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derrickhawks · Veteran Joined: 05 Oct 2006 Location: Des Moines, IA

C R A P

We can almost assume that this might lead to an early departure for our friend Mr. Tony and his sidekick Duncan as well.
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Bizzy15 · Baseball Legend Joined: 27 Aug 2003 Location: Lincoln, IL

Freakin fantastic Crying or Very sad

Bye Tony.. Maybe.. maybe not.. but this isnt a good sign for Tony either..

CardinalFanatic · Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 2:10 pm Post subject:

Smart move Billy boy. You probably tipped over the first domino in what may be a chain reaction with Tony next, then Duncan. There better be VERY good reason for his dismissal other than just a front office disagreement.
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murph · Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 2:10 pm Post subject:

If WJ is indeed unhappy with Luhnow running the farm system, then his ego is interfering with reality. Under Walt the farm system had become the joke of the league. Something different had to be done.

That being said, I'm not glad to see him leave. He will be hard to adequately replace.
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PowderBlueof82 · Hall of Famer Joined: 12 Oct 2004 Location: Macomb, IL

I'm at loss for words. . . He didn't resign, they basically said, "Thank You, bub bye. . " Rolling Eyes

Jocketty deserves to be treated alot better than this!!!

Dewitt, YOU SUCK!!! Mad

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OchoaSTL · All-Star Joined: 29 Oct 2004 Location: Imperial, MO

Wow, I didn't see this one coming. Jocketty was the least of the problems. He did all he could with what ownership gave him to spend. Just... wow.
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Carp2905 · Veteran Joined: 17 Oct 2005 Location: St.Louis

This just shows the downward spiral this organization is going into..Un freaking believable

spydr31 · Franchise Player Joined: 19 Dec 2003 Location: Normal, IL

I agree with you about the farm system murph. I hope this begins some rebuilding time so this team can put together another good run in a couple years.

I'm totally shocked by this especially since he was under contract through next season.

Thanks for the great years this decade Walt and for bringing us a championship! It was always fun around the trade deadline, waiting for a WOW trade from you.
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mikehurt88 · Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 2:22 pm Post subject:

Wow is pretty much all I can say.
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ozarkbird · Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 2:29 pm Post subject:

I guess I'm OK with this. The rules and the economics of the game may have changed to the extent that Jocketty's style doesn't get the best results in St. Louis anymore. You can live off of the reputation of the long ago good trades for so long before it has to eventually be asked, "What have you done for me lately?"

If anybody has a GM opening, though, especially a team with a strong farm system, you'd think they'd want to snap him right up.

Balkroth · Franchise Player Joined: 16 Dec 2004

Bernie on Mozeliak...
If Mozeliak gets the job, things can continue as normal.

[Heck], he's the one who signed Franklin and Springer last offseason...

agents like him; Tony likes him.

--B
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OzzieSmith1 · All-Star Joined: 09 Jul 2007 Location: Shiloh, IL

Boy, what a way to go. This only helps La Russa's decision with the strong alliance he had with Jocketty.....unless DeWitt makes it for him first.

PLauderdale30 · Franchise Player Joined: 12 Dec 2004

Wow I never saw this coming, especially this quick.

This has the feeling of a runaway train right now that may be really hard to catch.
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