Article: Letting La Russa walk would not be a Cardinal sin

Some unsolicited advice for St. Louis Cardinals president Mark Lamping and chief executive officer Bill DeWitt Jr.: keep the changes coming.

Don't stop with disgruntled general manager Walt Jocketty, whose good run in St. Louis ended in good riddance on Wednesday. Send manager Tony La Russa on his way as well.

Jocketty and La Russa have long been considered a package deal. First, they were headed to Cincinnati at season's end. Later, it was Seattle.

Regardless, keep the package intact.

With Jocketty out, and La Russa's contract up, seize this chance to start anew. Seek a fresh approach, inject some enthusiasm, bat the pitcher ninth.

Go crazy, folks.

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