tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126425429597637260.post6193631565897453164..comments2023-06-20T03:06:23.871-05:00Comments on Cardinal Diamond Diaries: Where There's Smoke...?Angela Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132933906723358824noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126425429597637260.post-15064274376532463962010-09-23T15:40:15.691-05:002010-09-23T15:40:15.691-05:00Say it ain't so. I am not liking the 'ele...Say it ain't so. I am not liking the 'elephant' that I am seeing in the room and no one is stating. <br /><br />I hope this is not the sign of lean years returning to STL. I hope this is just some 'flu' bug and not a clubhouse collapse, resulting in building years again.oates03http://www.twitter.com/oates03noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126425429597637260.post-61480962179191235902010-09-22T13:47:18.212-05:002010-09-22T13:47:18.212-05:00Persoally, I think the tide did turn with the Ludw...Persoally, I think the tide did turn with the Ludwick loss. His 'spirit' and 'heart' for the game was one reason I loved the Cardinals this year. But, I'll take some of those cookies to tide me over, Erika.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126425429597637260.post-57728678542320685142010-09-22T11:13:45.216-05:002010-09-22T11:13:45.216-05:00You're kids are right - cookies make everythin...You're kids are right - cookies make everything better!<br /><br />And Chris is right too - there's a lot of blame on both sides of the management disconnect. Clearly these two levels aren't working cohesively, and they need to if they want to build a perennial contender.<br /><br />I don't think it is quickly as it looks. There is a lot of playing through difficulty that masquerades a lot of these things. So many of these guys are such professionals, they are going to do that. It's harder with the younger guys (like Rasmus - I just work here) that don't have the experience to weather these storms.<br /><br />I suspect the tipping point was the Ludwick trade, although the troubles extended back into the spring.<br /><br />Now, what I would suggest is sending your cookies to the fans that are trying to keep up a positive outlook - we're the ones that need the help right now :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126425429597637260.post-67479861453389696642010-09-22T10:53:16.080-05:002010-09-22T10:53:16.080-05:00Bob and Chris,
You both make excellent points. If...Bob and Chris,<br />You both make excellent points. If management leads in a direction without support of the 'staff,' the disconnect can kill forward progress. <br /><br />But how could the organization lose the support of its troops so completely and so quickly? It certainly seems to imply a lack of communication and motivational skills. Management style may be the culprit, especially with the young guys. ;)<br /><br />.... and I agree, ordinary cookies would certainly make no difference. But according to my kids, MY cookies make EVERYTHING better. It may be worth a try! ;)Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10105501224075830689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126425429597637260.post-18833212866335941932010-09-22T10:30:42.831-05:002010-09-22T10:30:42.831-05:00In any business -- and Major League Baseball, incl...In any business -- and Major League Baseball, including the Cardinals, truly ARE businesses -- blame for short-comings has to start at the top, right? To me, that's where the blame for 2010 lies: with John Mozeliak, for constructing the roster that's in place, and with Tony La Russa, for his management of the team. <br /><br />If you are not motivated in your particular job, isn't the finger pointed at your boss for creating that atmosphere? Yes, there is personal responsibility with any individual in any job, but there also is accountability by those who manage your workplace team. Are those managing the 2010 Cardinals, on the field level and in the front office, doing what they can to address the atmosphere they've created in the past six weeks? The employees certainly aren't motivated on a regular basis these days like they were earlier in the season. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem like there's a necessarily quick fix that cookies will solve!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16332004393349014372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126425429597637260.post-4928950226118106332010-09-22T10:28:29.725-05:002010-09-22T10:28:29.725-05:00As always, a very nice article. I feel your pain ...As always, a very nice article. I feel your pain :-)<br /><br />Above all else, the 2011 season will start with enthusiastic "Play Like a Cardinal" attitudes from the players and fans. This will all be forgotten, and expectations will be high again in the greatest city in baseball.<br /><br />It is heartbreaking though because you don't see what you hope and expect. Doesn't make it all bad though. My last company (recently acquired) had a similar problem. Some really smart people building things nobody wanted and not building things they did. And we were out selling these things (unsuccessfully), and it got sad too. Maybe it's no more difficult than that. New company, new attitudes and we're back doing what we did, being successful and loving every minute of it.<br /><br />The answer to your question is in your article. It takes 25 players, not six or seven to win. The team had exposures in key positions, and they became apparent when the injuries started happening. There's an adage - if you have a weakness, the ball will find you. And it did, repeatedly.<br /><br />As hard as this is, cheer up for there will be a hot stove league. New players will come in or be promoted - so now attachment opportunities. Maybe Albert Pujols will get his contract extension, and we can talk about that. It will get better, it always does. And we will be in first place again on opening day :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com