During the game last night, the two Cardinals announcers were discussing how when Baggio and Bagwell were on the team, the manager didn't really have to "control" the clubhouse, the two hall of famers would basically do it for them (and you know how I feel about those two guys, nothing but class). Any talk down there about bringing either of them back in any sort of capacity? Bags the hitting coach or something?
Don't tease me like that - but the answer is doubtful.
Biggio is assnt. coaching his son's high school team. Baggy is supposedly still part of the team in some capacity, but he is still playing golf and flying back and forth to Cabo... not ready to give up the Jimmy Buffett lifestyle, I guess.
That is really part of the problem. Lance Berkman would be the obvious choice for team leader, but he is too laid back, too buddy buddy - he is not comfortable in that role. Lee is too all about Lee, and Tejada, well, he had his own problems. And no one on the pitching staff is a true personality - Oz is done, and there is no Clemens type to step up and kick some ass. Top to bottom - no leadership on that team. Period.
That is so damn pitiful.
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