ST. LOUIS • It took a little more than a month for Mike Shildt to convince the Cardinals they didn't need to look long or all that far for their next manager.
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Shildt, 50, has led the Cardinals back into the postseason race since taking over as manager with one game remaining before the All-Star break. In the 38 games since, the Cardinals have gone 26-12 and leapfrogged seven other teams to move to the top of the National League wild-card standings. The Cardinals have won nine consecutive series, and they have seen improvement in all phases of the game.