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...
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.
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.
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.
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.