The St. Louis Cardinals President of Baseball Operations sat down with Tim at his office inside Busch Stadium last Thursday. Highlights of the conversation include:

The timetable for when a new pitching coach will be hired

How to balance a long-term vision vs. appealing the fan base

What was the team’s approach at the 7/31 trade deadline

How he expects to address the closer situation this offseason

The team’s interest level in adding another starting pitcher

How he prioritizes the team’s needs this offseason

Why has Matheny become a polarizing figure among fans and media

A report in the Post-Dispatch critiquing the team’s clubhouse chemistry

How much attention does he pay to media coverage and social media

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