Breaking: St Louis Cardinals Receive Terrible Update Regarding Manager Oliver Marmol Decision
Here are the latest developments regarding Oliver Marmol and the St. Louis Cardinals:
A recent anonymous survey conducted by *The Athletic* asked over 100 MLB players which managers they’d most and least like to play for. Mapped against more than 40 responses, *Oli Marmol* ranked at the top of the list players would **least** like to play for—tied with Bud Black—as 40 participants declined him ([thetelegraph.com][1]).
Players cited his tendency to make public overreactions over relatively minor matters as part of the problem. Meanwhile, in the same poll, respected managers like Bruce Bochy and Terry Francona topped the “most want to play for” list ([thetelegraph.com][1]).
Despite the negative perception, Mets-level changes aren’t in motion—at least not yet. The Cardinals recently brought in *Chaim Bloom* as President of Baseball Operations, signaling potential reevaluation of the team’s direction. While Marmol is contractually tied through 2026, insiders say his role may be reassessed—whether that means relieving him of managerial duties while potentially keeping him in a player-development role ([thetelegraph.com][1]).
Bloom appears committed to focusing on the farm system. Depending on results, he could either retain Marmol, with support to grow the minors, or opt for a fresh leadership in the dugout ([thetelegraph.com][1]).
This survey is a big public relations blow and adds weight to increasing scrutiny around Marmol. While he’s not being shown the door immediately, the combination of player sentiment and organizational change means his future as manager isn’t assured. The Cardinals could choose to redeploy him internally while hiring a new skipper—or stick with him if Bloom prioritizes continuity and development.
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