Matheny Named Cards Manager

[revo]

The Cardinals have named former big league catcher Mike Matheny as their new manager, according to Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports (Twitter link). The Cardinals will hold a press conference tomorrow morning to officially announce the move.

Matheny, 41, doesn't have managerial experience but is no stranger to the game. His Major League career spanned 13 seasons, including five with the Cardinals from 2000-2004. Several candidates interviewed for the job, with former Red Sox manager Terry Francona presenting Matheny's most notable competition. Others included Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg and Cardinals third base coach Jose Oquendo.

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[joncarlos]

Really thought they'd go Francona. As always, you have to wonder what the impact of Pujols is here.

[Erik]

This means the Cubs job probably comes down to Francona vs. Sandberg. That should be interesting.