“You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain.” Harvey Dent had a point, and the St. Louis Cardinals appear to have embraced that remark in the eyes of their own fans in recent years.
While Bill DeWitt III believes that the “casual” fans have seen enough of the club’s decline to last much longer, the empty seats in Busch Stadium recently, fan surveys like the one conducted by The Athletic prior to the season, and the general vibe on social media all indicate that even the most passionate and optimistic fans are struggling to see the light anymore.
To be honest, ownership will have to see it eventually. The
Look, a losing season is not the end of the world. It’s virtually impossible for an organization to maintain the level of success the Cardinals did during John Mozeliak’s tenure. Yes, fans want more World Series championships, and rightfully so, but the accolades are there.
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