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10-31-2011, 01:12 PM
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| Tony LaRussa retires
I know this was in the Cards thread. But I thought it deserved a thread by itself.
One of the all time greatest. Thank you for your service Tony. You will be missed.
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10-31-2011, 01:34 PM
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| I always liked LaRussa. He didn't put up with much trash and if you didn't do things his way then you were gone. Rasmus is a good example of that. He had a hands-on style during the games that isn't very common any more. That gave him about as much influence as a baseball manager can have over the outcome of games. He has managed longer than I've been alive, so it will be odd that he is missing.
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10-31-2011, 01:37 PM
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10-31-2011, 01:41 PM
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| 3rd most wins of all time. Great decision to retire now, on top. He'll be in Cooperstown.
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10-31-2011, 01:52 PM
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| Now the question is who will the Cardinals go after. Obviously with it's history and talent on the roster now, STL should be able to attract some big names. I hope they reach out to Francona.
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10-31-2011, 02:03 PM
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| I hope its Bobby Valentine. I might like the Cards better if that were to happen | |
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10-31-2011, 02:17 PM
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| I like Valentine.
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10-31-2011, 02:37 PM
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| Always awesome to retire on top.
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10-31-2011, 03:12 PM
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| if they get valentine I will go ahead and turn in my fan card. | |
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10-31-2011, 03:42 PM
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| The Cards manager job is one of if not the best gigs in baseball.
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10-31-2011, 03:44 PM
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| I do not know that there has been another manager over the past twenty years who has understood baseball strategy and tactics like LaRussa.
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10-31-2011, 04:08 PM
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| One of the greatest of the modern era.
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10-31-2011, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by VolBeef88 The Cards manager job is one of if not the best gigs in baseball.
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10-31-2011, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by golfballs03 Why?
Posted via VolNation Mobile | 1. St. Louis is a great baseball town.
2. The pay is good.
3. The ownership will insure that the manager has enough talent to compete and win.
4. St. Louis is a great baseball town.
I hate the state of Missouri; I hate St. Louis; however, I have to hand it to Cardinals fans. They certainly know baseball and know how to support their team.
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10-31-2011, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by therealUT 1. St. Louis is a great baseball town.
2. The pay is good.
3. The ownership will insure that the manager has enough talent to compete and win.
4. St. Louis is a great baseball town.
I hate the state of Missouri; I hate St. Louis; however, I have to hand it to Cardinals fans. They certainly know baseball and know how to support their team. | I'd add to your list:
5. Realistic expectations from the fans and ownership.
6. A solid roster returning.
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