In the coming weeks the Cardinals intend to review the makeup of the coaching staff and what Jose Oquendo’s probable relocation to an instructor’s role means, but the club’s first move could be at the top, addressing manager Mike Matheny’s contract.
The Cardinals’ manager has one year remaining on an extension he signed after winning the National League pennant in 2013. General manager John Mozeliak confirmed Wednesday that he expects to talk to the manager about a new contract. The club would prefer not to have Matheny enter the coming season with just a year on his contract.