Because of a batting coach? Who even knows who the batting coach is? It's because nobody cares. You shouldn't either. It's even less important than whether or not players wear their pants high or low.
The manager is an ego maniac? Go figure. If that were outlawed where would you find managers? Yes, I know that Red Schoendiest is lovable, but I never competed against him.
TJ, don't despair. You can still be reconciled to the Cardinal Nation. Hopefully the Cardinals can improve their NL lead in World Series wins and extend their dominance of the Yankees in the World Series.
Say five "Our Cardinals" and five "Hail, Stan Musials" and you'll be forgiven.