{"id":600627,"date":"2026-03-01T23:24:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T23:24:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/600627\/"},"modified":"2026-03-01T23:24:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T23:24:15","slug":"cardinals-extend-manager-oliver-marmol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/600627\/","title":{"rendered":"Cardinals Extend Manager Oliver Marmol"},"content":{"rendered":"

The St. Louis Cardinals and manager Oliver Marmol<\/a> agreed to a two-year extension on Sunday morning. The extension runs through the 2028 season, with a club option in 2029. It may come as a surprise to some to see this decision. However, the Cardinals\u2019 decision to give Marmol an extension is the correct move going forward.<\/p>\n

Cardinals Extend Manager Oliver Marmol
\nCaptaining the Ship<\/p>\n

The Cardinals\u2019 giving Marmol this extension is a coordinated move. With the team going into a rebuilding phase, it\u2019s wise to show a willingness to be consistent. Consistency is something that the Cardinals have lacked in the last few seasons. Whether it\u2019s play on the field or mindset from the front office, the Cards want to get back to being a force in the National League. Having Marmol set to be at the helm of the team for the next two years (at least) shows they are willing to stick to their direction. Marmol has the energy and the passion to lead the next wave of Cardinals players. Whether it\u2019s prospects<\/a> like JJ Wetherholt<\/a> or the young wave of catching talent<\/a>, Marmol has shown the willingness to help the young players in this organization grow.<\/p>\n

Managerial History<\/p>\n

It\u2019s no secret that the Cardinals have struggled in the last few seasons. Many fans attribute that to Marmol\u2019s inability to manage the team. After taking over in 2022, Marmol has a record of 325-323. It is a winning percentage slightly above .500, but the Cardinals have only finished with a record above .500 in two of their four seasons under Marmol. The team also hasn\u2019t won a postseason game since he took over. But as far as knowing the organization, Marmol knows the ins and outs of the Cardinals franchise. He has been with the organization since 2007, when he was drafted as a player. Since that time, Marmol has spent time as a Minor League manager (2012-2016), a Major League Bench coach (2017-2021), and a Major League manager (2022-present). Marmol is the organization\u2019s 51st manager and also signed a previous extension<\/a> back in March of 2024.<\/p>\n

Fan Frustration<\/p>\n

The Marmol extension will definitely lead to some fan frustration. From an outsider\u2019s perspective, the frustration would appear to be caused by a lack of success, which is a big factor. However, inside Cardinals\u2019 fan circles, the frustration comes from a previous move made this offseason in the front office.<\/p>\n

Former catcher and future Hall of Famer Yadier Molina<\/a> was added to the Cardinals\u2019 front office staff. Many believed that Yadi would be the next manager of the team and take the reins on the rebuild once Marmol\u2019s contract was up after this season. Molina has expressed an interest in coaching at the Major League level and even spent time in the Cardinals\u2019 dugout with Marmol last season. Many saw that as a \u201cpassing of the torch\u201d moment from Marmol to Molina. Some also believed that former Cardinal Albert Pujols<\/a> would be the next manager of the team. But as of right now, Marmol\u2019s extension shows he will be the one leading the Cardinals in their next chapter.<\/p>\n

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