MLB: LaRussa retiring?

[ca4cy]

Being reported by Fox Sports per the Dan Patrick show. If you're gonna go out, go out on top.

If true, thanks Tony. I didn't always like the guy, and I know he "over-managed" at times, but it's hard to argue with the results, and his players respected the man.

 

[madcityCY]

Wow. HOF'er for sure. Great career, going out on top. Will always be known for his unconventional managing... Including batting the pitcher 8th...

 

[cyfanatic]

Seems like just yesterday he was managing the Iowa Oaks when he got the call to manage the White Sox...

 

[MattMishler]

As a Cubs fan with a dislike for the Cardinals, I still had total repect for the way LaRussa did his job and got results. One heck of a manager.

 

[CP44]

Loved La Russa, some players and people didn't like him but you know he did everything in his power to win every game

Sad day for Cardinal nation :sad:

 

[CRCy17]

Cardinals manager Tony La Russa retires | cardinals.com: News

Cardinals confirming it. While a Cubs fan, I've always respected LaRussa, he knows the game, thats for sure.

 

[ca4cy]

Loved La Russa, some players and people didn't like him but you know he did everything in his power to win every game

Sad day for Cardinal nation :sad:

You have to assume that if he's done, it's the end of the Dave Duncan era as well. Given his wife's health issues and the fact that TLR is the only manager he's ever worked for, it seems certain that Dunc will also step down. If you were ever going to make a case for a pitching coach in the HOF, I think Dunc is it. When you look at the reclamantion projects and his ability to get the best out of his guys, he will likely go down as one of, if not the greatest pitching coach of all time.

 

[pyrocyz]

Have a strong dislike for the man because of the way he carries himself and his team, but I have to respect his winning.

 

[tejasclone]

Confirmed on Twitter. Tony, the Cards' GM, and the owner are having a press conference now.

CardsInsider St. Louis Cardinals
Tony La Russa had just announced his retirement

I wasn't always crazy about his decisions, and I felt like he was losing his touch over the last couple years and for most of this year. But the dude had some stones and he obviously knows to pull the right strings over the last 2 months.

Thanks for everything, Tony.

Depending on who the Cards find for a replacement... this could make it easier for Pujols to sign elsewhere. Pujols was Tony's boy.

 

[CycloneErik]

Press conference on ESPN right now.

His track record is outstanding. I respect the man for the enormous amount of winning he has done over 33 years.

 

[creightonclone]

Not good for Pujols. Albert loved Tony like the father he never had (sort of).

The chances of the Cards resigning Albert significantly dropped.

 

[ianoconnor]

Have a strong dislike for the man because of the way he carries himself and his team, but I have to respect his winning.

Agreed. Great career.

 

[cyfanatic]

What is Mark McGwire's future? He done as well?

 

[cyhawkdmb]

Agreed. Great career.

Isnt LaRussa a Drunk?:unsure:

 

[cyfanatic]

Isnt LaRussa a Drunk?:unsure:

I don't know about that...but those videos of his arrest for drunk driving were downright embarrassing!

 

[ISUAlum05]

Losing TLR and, presumably, Duncan, will be quite the blow. This surely reduces the chances of keeping Pujols, too

 

[herbicide]

The way LaRussa acted after game 6 and game 7, (smiling, acting happy) I wondered if he was going to retire.

 

[creightonclone]

I'm sure Francona is on their short list.

 

[Cyforce]

What is Mark McGwire's future? He done as well?

he's a cheater but if someone thinks he can help them win he'll find another job.

 

[cyfanatic]

he's a cheater but if someone thinks he can help them win he'll find another job.

Agree...but LaRussa is McGwire's biggest apologist! Makes sense...McGwire made Tony a ton of cash while playing (enhanced) for LaRussa in Oakland and St Louis!