Tony LaRussa retires

[VolBeef88]

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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[Calculon]

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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[golfballs]

:zeitung_lesen:

 

[Pulscifer]

3rd most wins of all time. Great decision to retire now, on top. He'll be in Cooperstown.
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[gordonr24]

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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[golfballs]

I hope its Bobby Valentine. I might like the Cards better if that were to happen

 

[Pulscifer]

I like Valentine.
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[zjcvols]

Always awesome to retire on top.

 

[Volnbeers]

if they get valentine I will go ahead and turn in my fan card.

 

[VolBeef88]

The Cards manager job is one of if not the best gigs in baseball.
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[therealUT]

I do not know that there has been another manager over the past twenty years who has understood baseball strategy and tactics like LaRussa.

 

[UTCVol]

One of the greatest of the modern era.
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[golfballs]

The Cards manager job is one of if not the best gigs in baseball.
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Why?
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[therealUT]

Why?
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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.

 

[VolBeef88]

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.
7. Very good farm system.
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[volger]

Thanks for the ride and rings Tony. You will be missed.

 

[gordonr24]

I'd add to your list:
5. Realistic expectations from the fans and ownership.
6. A solid roster returning.
7. Very good farm system.
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8. Fans are very loyal and classy
9. The Cardinals are the top dog in the town.

 

[VolBeef88]

10. Cardinals are top dog in National League.
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[TennesseeFan07]

It must feel great to go out on top.