The Cardinals hired bench coach Mike Shildt as interim manager.
The Cardinals also relieved hitting coach John Mabry and assistant hitting coach Bill Mueller of their duties.
When will Calloway and hitting coaches be next on the chopping block?
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I thought he'd be out 2 seasons ago.
The LaRussa years were a hard act to follow,but that said, between some of his decisions, the C- to C+ level of drafting and developing by the the recent 5 years, especially pitching, and what seems the more gentle coaching style, the result did not equal their high level of expectations.