Cardinals rumors: 3 Oli Marmol replacements to avoid

2. Joe Girardi

Joe Girardi was a fan favorite in his short time with the Cardinals as a player in 2003. He is also known amongst Cardinals fans as the voice of the man who delivered the news of the death of Cardinals pitcher Darryl Kile to fans in 2001. Over the years, he has become a fairly successful manager but his recent stint with the Phillies may have soured him to future managerial jobs, both personally and professionally.

Girardi was fired halfway through the 2022 season by the Phillies after a 22-29 start. That team went on to a World Series appearance with Rob Thomson, who took over for Girardi.

This isn’t his first experience being fired from a managerial job. He is now with the Marquee Sports Network in Chicago.

The Cardinals’ current record is much worse than what Girardi got fired for while managing the Phillies. Would he grow frustrated with being in this situation again? Would he crack under the enormous pressure of this fan base which is desperate to return to its winning ways?

Girardi is a beloved figure in the Cardinals history. It would be terrible for that to be ruined.