Why Ted Simmons Left Cardinals To Join Pirates

Looking to build on a reputation as a keen talent evaluator and smart decision-maker, Ted Simmons left a front-office job with the Cardinals for an executive position with a National League division rival.

RetroSimba

Keep Dave Duncan, Lose Mark McGwire

Tony La Russa is coming back for at least another season as the Cardinals' manager. But the move, while official, won't be complete unless the team takes care of pitching coach Dave Duncan by fulfilling his request for a multi-year contract.

STL Today

Squawking Baseball: The Best & Worst GMs Of The 90s

As a recap, here's my original piece on PER (or Payroll Efficiency Rating), followed up by some adjustments, and then the first part of this series two weeks ago.

Baseball Prospectus

Former Cardinals GM Walt Jocketty Is Still Bleeding Red

Former Cardinals working for Walt Jocketty and the Cincinnati Reds:

STL Today

Cardinals Interested In Jermaine Dye?

But there are reports the Phillies, Braves, Rays and Cardinals might be interested as well. That would put the White Sox in a strong position.

Cininnati Enquirer

Walt Jocketty Adds Cam Bonifay, Mike Squires, And Jaime Quirk

Walt Jocketty knows the importance of surrounding himself with bright baseball people, and he has taken three steps in that direction.

Dayton Daily News

Pete Vuckovich To Be Inducted Into Pennsylvania Hall Of Fame

His Milwaukee Brewers teammates didn’t hesitate when asked what they remembered most about Johnstown’s Pete Vuckovich.

The Tribune-Democrat

Tony LaRussa's Staff Will Return Intact

The Cardinals have maintained continuity within manager Tony La Russa’s coaching staff for at least another season while addressing two defections among general manager John Mozeliak’s circle of advisers.
STL Today

Major league coaching and scouting assignments made by the St. Louis Cardinals for the 2009 season.
The Birdhouse

Cardinals Front Office Overhaul

With his lieutenants now in place, new Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak's front office is done taking shape and is moving on to establishing its identity.

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/73D09A138297FC7F862573CC0019095D?OpenDocument

Cardinals Hire Gary LaRocque As Senior Special Asst. To GM

The St. Louis Cardinals hire Gary LaRocque as their Senior Special Assistant to the General Manager. He is a 32-year veteran of player development and scouting roles.

http://stlcardinals.scout.com/2/718450.html