CHICAGO -- Mike Shildt's first bold statement as interim manager came not in what he said, but rather in what he wrote.
As part of the reset the Cardinals initiated with last weekend's managerial change, Shildt has workshopped a lineup that he believes can showcase commitment, prioritize stability and enhance the defense all in one. Thursday's 9-6 loss to open a five-game series against the Cubs exposed some flaws in the design, though that's not likely to push Shildt to abandon one of his first key decisions since taking over for Mike Matheny.
"Lineups are interesting.