New St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny inherits a ballclub that enters the 2012 season as the defending World Series Champions. But he also inherits a ballclub that is very different than the ones from years past. Former manager Tony La Russa, first baseman Albert Pujols, and pitching coach Dave Duncan are all gone for one reason or another. Matheny, in his rookie season of managing, will be leading a ballclub stacked with veterans from last year's team, but also an organization stocked with youthful and talented players that general manager John Mozeliak plans on leaning on for future success. So, Matheny told reporters just before he "officially" opens his first spring training that he plans on running a very efficient camp, much like his predecessor. But Matheny plans on implementing a lot of instruction as well, warranted by the younger cast of characters in camp than was customary under La Russa.
"I do believe in a lot of instruction and you teac...
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