Contrary to popular belief, John Mozeliak clearly cares about the long-term stability of the Cardinals.
The St. Louis Cardinals' dismissal of Mike Shildt following the 2021 season was among the most sudden and baffling developments among the team in the past several years. The Cardinals had just made the postseason and were fresh off of a 17-game winning streak. Shildt appeared to be the long-term solution. Then the Cardinals whisked him away.
John Mozeliak, then the Cardinals' president of baseball operations, was lambasted from all directions for the decision.