Joe Girardi stepped before the microphone today and accepted his National League Manager of the Year award, thanking the whole St. Louis Cardinals organization for making the 2022 season such a success.
Girardi struggled to find the right words. “My father was a drill instructor in the military. He taught me that you have to work hard, set goals and accept responsibility for your actions. That’s what the entire St. Louis organization did this year. My dedicated owner, coaching staff, hard-working and talented players and loyal front office all made this award possible. I thank them for it.”
And what a year it was. Girardi sparked the Cardinals to a 92-70 record and a first in the National League Central Division standings.