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Cardinals hire new Assistant GM

Cards name MLB exec. as assistant GM
ASSOCIATED PRESS
12/03/2007

John Abbamondi left the baseball commissioner's office on Monday and was hired as assistant general manager of the St. Louis Cardinals.

He replaces John Mozeliak, who was promoted to general manager on Oct. 31.

Abbamondi spent the last four seasons working for Major League Baseball in New York, most recently as senior director of labor economics. Abbamondi with teams on salary arbitration, player contracts and negotiations, and revenue sharing.

"We are excited to add someone with a large amount of background and expertise," Mozeliak said. "John brings a lot of experience to the organization, not only in arbitration matters, but also in contract valuation and many other skills that will add greatly to our baseball operations."

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