JUPITER, Fla.聽鈥 The unexpected constant of Oli Marmol鈥檚 tenure as Cardinals manager has been the most significant series of changes for the club in at least 30 years, from wringing the final drops of magic out of a golden era to conjuring this new direction from new leadership.
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This is a 2025 photo of Oliver Marmol of the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals baseball team. This image reflects the Cardinals' active roster as of Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, when this image was taken. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Derrick Goold discusses what the Cardinals lineup could look like. Video originally posted to Derrick Goold's TikTok.
Derrick Goold | Post-Dispatch
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