Because of the St. Louis Cardinals offensive woes in recent years, John Mabry has the been the primary target of blame. It can’t possibly be simply the team having just mediocre talent. Nor can it be due to aging and injuries of key offensive players. No, it has to be someone’s fault and that’s where John Mabry comes in and makes a convenient scapegoat.
Cardinal fans and most of the media tend to hold Mabry responsible for the team’s hitters who haven’t produced, but will not give him credit for the players who have been productive during his tenure.