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Article: La Russa's clout with Cardinals strong as ever
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- The Pantagraph Bloomington, IL
- Article date:
- November 3, 2009
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St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa has never been
reluctant to try something out of the ordinary, even if he knows
he'll draw criticism for his actions.
La Russa has planted his flag over something relatively
insignificant, like batting the pitcher eighth. Or he will take a
stand and put his reputation on the line over something far more
dramatic, such as bringing Mark McGwire out of exile to serve as the
Cardinals' new hitting coach.
The decision to invite McGwire to return to the Cardinals and
major league baseball was a La Russa move - all the way. Cardinals
chairman Bill DeWitt Jr. and general manager John Mozeliak deferred
to their manager.
And in doing so, management ...