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St. Louis, MO
January 3, 1985
Legendary General Manager Jason Dunstan, whose teams have won 14 World Series titles in his 24 years in baseball, including five in his eight-year run in Seattle, has decided to take on a new challenge.
"I feel I have nothing left to prove in Seattle. The Mariners have won the last four World Series, and I'm leaving them in good hands. I want to thank Mr. Newsom, Chuck Cottier and his coaches, and especially all the great Mariner players for a hell of a run. I can only do so much...they're the ones who get all the wins."
So, what's the next challenge?
"The Cardinals were my favorite team growing up. I know that the one-game playoff loss to the Cubs - the CUBS, of all teams - really sticks in the craw of Cardinal fans everywhere. And the team has usually been competitive, but hasn't won a title since 1946."
"I was asked to come aboard to help the Cards get over the hump, finally. I think I can help in that regard, given my track record."
So, what changes can we expect to see on the Cardinal roster?
"Well, I don't want to give anything away just yet," replied Dunstan. "But several of my Mariner players are free agents, so I'm hoping maybe they'll want to join their old GM. And Mr. Busch has agreed to open up his wallet to help me get them here."
"We have a great manager in Whitey Herzog, and players who are already playoff-caliber. It shouldn't take much to get this team in the Series...and once you're there, you're only one step away."
Things are about to get interesting in St. Louis, folks.
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