That is correct bling. A couple years ago, Mo wanted to modernize/overhaul the analytics department and maybe double its size. There were bigger goals than just analytics, encompassing the broader domain of performance (things like development, training, rehab, staying healthy, etc.). I think this included things like a pitching lab. Mo wanted to find the next big thing in baseball (something along the lines of tech/analytics) and lead the Cards there first.
At least that was some of the talk after Mo moved to POBO.