John Mozeliak on Cardinals' Recent Win, Hall of Fame Honors, and Team's Future

Sports on a Sunday Morning

In this segment of "Sports on a Sunday Morning" on KMOX, Tom Ackerman is joined by John Mozeliak, President of Baseball Operations for the St. Louis Cardinals. Mozeliak discusses the Cardinals' impressive 2-0 victory over the Mariners, highlighting the standout pitching performances by Gibson, Romero, Kittredge, and Helsley. He also reflects on the Hall of Fame inductions of Dave Duncan and Matt Morris, praising their significant contributions and enduring impact on the team.

Mozeliak shares his thoughts on the importance of player development and draft success for mid-market teams, and the upcoming leadership changes following Gary LaRocque’s retirement. He emphasizes the need for the team to focus on each game, aiming for a two-of-three series win to keep playoff hopes alive. Mozeliak also touches on the challenge of competing with teams like the Mets, who are on a winning streak.