The St. Louis Cardinals hired Columbus native, Mike Matheny, to manage the World Champions.
Matheny is 41 years old and a former Cardinal catcher. He was a minor league instructor for St. Louis.
Matheny, who won four Gold Gloves, three with St. Louis, was chosen over Ryne Sandberg, Jose Oquendo, Chris Maloney, Joe McEwing and Terry Francona. He has no managerial experience but was hired over current Cardinal coach, Oquendo and former Phillies and Red Sox manager, Francona.
The graduate of Reynoldsburg, Ohio high and played at the University of Michigan. Matheny was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in 1991 in the eighth round.
He played for the Brewers, Cardinals, Blue Jays and Giants during his 13 year major league career.
Matheny was a .239 hitter for his career with 67 home runs and 443 RBI. He was coveted for his defense and handling pitchers.
Dave Duncan, retired manager Tony La Russa's longtime pitching coach, has one more year on his contract. Oquendo could also chose to return to the Cardinals coaching staff.
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About Me
- Gary Schatz
- I am a freelance writer. I've covered the Cincinnati Reds, Bengals and others since 1992. I have a background in sales as well. I've sold consumer electronics, advertising and consumer package goods for companies ranging from the now defunct Circuit City to Procter&Gamble. I have worked as a stats operator for Xavier University, the University of Cincinnati, the College of Mount St. Joe and Colerain High School.
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