Ask assistant hitting coach Mark Budaska, who lost his job Monday. The respected bat whisperer, credited by many players on this roster for saving their swings at different points in their careers, humbly served the organization for more than a decade, mostly in the minor leagues. His ejection was announced with a two-sentence news release. Some sendoff.
Results under Albert have been underwhelming so far. The Cardinals rank 13th in the National League in runs per game (4.47), 12th in home runs per contest (1.25), 13th in batting average (.244), 12th in on-base percentage (.316) and 13th in slugging percentage (.