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Shildt's slow play of Carlson has been his only major misstep this season

During our weekly chat with Post-Dispatch readers, we look at the outfielders who got away, the turmoil in Colorado and Mozeliak's changing stance on Matt Carpenter.

Q: How would you rate Cardinals manager Mike Shildt's performance so far this season?

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St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Shildt watches the action on the field during a game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Cardinals. Photo by David Carson

A: Dylan Carlson's placement in the order is pretty much my only gripe. I'm 99.9 percent sure I said in these chats back in spring training that he looked like the best option for the No.