ST. LOUIS -- The Cardinals formally introduced new scouting director Randy Flores to the media Tuesday. The club officially named Flores to the position Friday.
Flores takes over for Chris Correa, who was dismissed after he admitted to accessing the Astros' database without authorization. Flores becomes the fourth Cardinals scouting director in the past five years.
"When we were looking to fill this job, a couple of things came to mind," general manager John Mozeliak said. "One, we wanted someone to have a great appreciation for the culture and what the St. Louis Cardinals are all about, but also someone who had the ability to lead, to manage and to really take this department to the next level.