Update p 2: Tony LaRussa Retires

[Lesson]

So, does the new manager manage the NL in the ASG in 2012?

[pioneer98]

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.

[docellis]

Carp on TLR retiring

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?conte ... 91064-1043

[Transmogrified Tiger]

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.

[docellis]

From 1996 to 2011, Tony La Russa used 7,299 relief pitchers. He walked approximately 248 miles making pitching changes.

[Slider]

Carp on TLR retiring

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?conte ... 91064-1043

Man Carp could barely talk as he almost broke out into tears several times.

[vinsanity]

From 1996 to 2011, Tony La Russa used 7,299 relief pitchers. He walked approximately 248 miles making pitching changes.

That is awesome.

[Lesson]

What about the Angels pitching coach, Mike Butcher?

[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.

[Lesson]

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.