I saw today that Flaherty left a personal note for the Cardinal manager Oli Marmol. Flaherty came up through the organization with Marmol, who now manages the Cardinals. Who athletes are as people doesn't matter in the box score, but it does make it easier to root for them.
https://fansided.com/2023/08/03/cardinals-jack-flaherty-oli-marmol-secret-note/