The president of Baseball Operations is like the backbone of a team. They’re in charge of making all the important decisions, regarding the players or the strategies and budget, and whatnot. They’re the ones responsible for creating a winning team.
John Mozeliak the president of baseball operations of the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team, is on a winning streak like no other. Under his guidance, the Cardinals have accumulated 15 seasons of consecutive wins in the National League, which is nothing short of legendary. Now, his contract was just extended through the 2025 season, but the reactions from fans are mixed.
How did the fans react to the news?
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The St. Louis Cardinals have extended their appreciation to their President of Baseball Operations in the form of a new two-year contract. With the extension tacked onto the end of his current deal, Mozeliak is set to lead the team’s baseball ops department through the 2025 season. However, the fans are already divided on the decision.
I can't scream "boo" loudly enough to satisfy, but I'll try. BOOOOOO.
— Matt Harper (@MattAaronHarper) February 15, 2023
— HoodieSzn (GoldySzn) (@DrHoodieMaddog) February 14, 2023
15 winning seasons?! Cool. How about some wins in the postseason?!
— Justen (@jgl_131) February 14, 2023
I don't have much of a problem with it. Just wish Dewallet would actually allow him to spend money for once.
— Rinedog (@Rinedog1) February 14, 2023
Mediocrity is here to stay.
— CHIEF TWITT BILLY G (@1ElonTusk1) February 14, 2023
15 winning season people. Think before you comment.
— Mark (@ThePolitik) February 14, 2023
Some of you need to appreciate 15 winning seasons in a row 🤷♂️
— nolan czerwonka (@CzerwonkaNolan) February 14, 2023
— Cardsguy71 (@cardsguy71) February 14, 2023
— David Feldman (@mrfeldman4) February 14, 2023
Some are rooting for his continued tenure, while others are wondering if it’s time for new blood to take the team to even greater heights.
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It’s a tale as old as time – the eternal struggle between loyalty and progress. Looks like the world of baseball is no exception.
Mozeliak history with the St. Louis Cardinals
John Mozeliak’s contract extension may not come as a shock to many – after all, the man has practically been a main unit of the St. Louis Cardinals for over two decades. According to mlbtraderumors.com, he first joined the team’s scouting department way back in 1996 when he was just a fresh-faced rookie in the MLB industry. Fast forward to today, and he’s one of the most important parts of the baseball operations department who pulls the strings of the team from every direction.
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Sure, there have been some disappointments in recent years – the Cardinals have stumbled in the first postseason round for the past three seasons. But let’s not forget the bigger picture here. Fans may be frustrated with the lack of postseason success, but there’s no denying that the president of baseball ops has done something right to keep the team competitive year after year.
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