Chaim Bloom Named St. Louis Cardinals President of Baseball Operations
Chaim Bloom has been named the new president of baseball operations for the St. Louis Cardinals. The team, aiming to return to its winning culture, plans to combine past lessons with current strategies under Bloom's leadership.
Bloom, introduced to the role, plans to focus on pitching depth, particularly starting pitchers, in the short term. The Cardinals aim to bring in veteran pitchers to provide innings, strikes, and leadership. However, they are unlikely to pursue top-tier starting pitching, instead focusing on developing young talent.
The Cardinals have missed the playoffs for three seasons, and both Bloom and ownership want to shift gears. They plan to make moves that benefit both the present and the future. The Dewitt family, ready to support this change, has been influenced in recent years by advisers and legal counsel regarding former POBO John Mozeliak's decisions, leading to a reduction in compensation.
The Dewitt ownership is excited to work with Bloom and promises to provide necessary resources. Bloom's plans to combine past lessons with current strategies, focus on pitching depth, and develop young talent aim to create a winning culture and exciting players to watch, reminiscent of the St. Louis Cardinals' past successes.
