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Re: Update p 2: Tony LaRussa Retires
Posted: October 31 11, 2:51 pm
by Lesson
So, does the new manager manage the NL in the ASG in 2012?
Re: Update p 2: Tony LaRussa Retires
Posted: October 31 11, 2:53 pm
by pioneer98
cards2468 wrote:I think Big Mac loves hitting and being out of the spot light to throw his name into the hat.
I agree. I don't know if McGwire has the personality to be a manager, and deal with having to answer questions about his moves. TLR didn't have much of a stomach for that kind of stuff, and probably would not have lasted as long in a larger market. McGwire to me is even further down the scale from La Russa. I have my doubts if McGwire would be able to handle the microscope real well.
Re: Update p 2: Tony LaRussa Retires
Posted: October 31 11, 2:58 pm
by docellis
Re: Update p 2: Tony LaRussa Retires
Posted: October 31 11, 3:03 pm
by Transmogrified Tiger
Lesson wrote:So, does the new manager manage the NL in the ASG in 2012?
I saw a mention today(I think from Rosenthal) that the Commissioner's office will decide who does that job. Said it could be the new Cards manager, but doesn't have to be.
Re: Update p 2: Tony LaRussa Retires
Posted: October 31 11, 3:04 pm
by docellis
From 1996 to 2011, Tony La Russa used 7,299 relief pitchers. He walked approximately 248 miles making pitching changes.
Re: Update p 2: Tony LaRussa Retires
Posted: October 31 11, 3:06 pm
by Slider
Man Carp could barely talk as he almost broke out into tears several times.
Re: Update p 2: Tony LaRussa Retires
Posted: October 31 11, 3:06 pm
by vinsanity
docellis wrote:From 1996 to 2011, Tony La Russa used 7,299 relief pitchers. He walked approximately 248 miles making pitching changes.
That is awesome.
Re: Update p 2: Tony LaRussa Retires
Posted: October 31 11, 3:11 pm
by Lesson
What about the Angels pitching coach, Mike Butcher?
Re: Update p 2: Tony LaRussa Retires
Posted: October 31 11, 3:27 pm
by Spider John
After reading all thirty- something pages ...
If Theo doesn't go for Francona, what does that say about Tito's managing skills ?
I don't think Valentine's personality would fit very well with the midwestern values of the team and it's fans.
I wonder if deep down Mo is glad to no longer be the GM of a team that has a legendary manager who had so much stroke?
I wonder how many coaches under contract have an escape clause in their contracts that allows them acept a manager's job?
Will Mitchell Boggs miss Tony's bus?
Ted Simmons stepped down from a GM's job because of stress and heart issues, so I don't know he would be able to manager if he wanted to.
Re: Update p 2: Tony LaRussa Retires
Posted: October 31 11, 3:30 pm
by Lesson
Spider John wrote:
I wonder how many coaches under contract have an escape clause in their contracts that allows them acept a manager's job?
I think all coaches do.
A team is supposed to let its coaches interview, IIRC, if it's a promotion. If it was a lateral move(I.E: The Mets ask the Cardinals for permission to interview for their 3B Coach job), the Cardinals can deny that request from a team.