John Mozeliak
John Mozeliak
John Mozeliakis the current Senior Vice President and General Managerof the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball. So far his only GM position, the Cardinals hired Mozeliak as the twelfth GM in franchise history after the 2007 season after serving and training as Walt Jocketty's assistant, despite lacking a professional baseball playing background...
happen knew needed paperwork problems year
There was a little miscommunication with some of that paperwork this year to the players. They knew they needed that paperwork, and I think the problems started to happen when they didn't know where to get it.
date define exact sooner test
I think that (situation) has become encouraging. I don't know the exact date that we're going to try to really test it 100 percent, but I think it's sooner than later. If I were going to define that, I'd say probably this week.
felt looking opportunity
He requested his release. He was looking for a Double-A opportunity. He felt he wasn't going to get that with us, which is true.
balance drafted effective highly league major model move players signed source talent team
The most effective model is a balance of both. A source of young talent to inject into your major league team is always beneficial. ... It's highly desirable. And I think as we move forward, you're going to see more of an infusion of players drafted and signed by the Cardinals.
himself needed respected
In his mind, he needed to get himself to Double-A, with his age. We respected that.
awareness cart comfort diligence due extremely flattered front hard honored level opportunity sure
I'm extremely flattered and honored for this opportunity. But I'm also realistic. It's just an opportunity to be interviewed at this point. It's hard to put the cart in front of the horse. I'm making sure I'm doing due diligence to get to a level of comfort and awareness with the organization.
business chance eager early flattered opportunity position unique
I'm very flattered for this opportunity. It's an early part of the process, but it's also a unique opportunity, and it's a chance everyone in this business in my position is eager to get.
clubs identified major market send today trying
I think we've identified what we're trying to accomplish. Where we are today is trying to send out feelers and get a sense for the major league's free-agent market as well as get a temperature of what all clubs are trying to do.
complement diversity
I do think I can complement an organization with my diversity of experience. In that regard, I feel I'm very prepared.
ability chance felt major
We felt it could be high-reward. What we see are the indications that we feel he has a chance to make the team. He has the ability to be in the major leagues.