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No Time Like Present for Brewers, Greinke

The Brewers last won a division title in 1982. They'll likely lose slugger Prince Fielder to free agency next winter. Impressive drafts under Jack Zduriencik years ago have given them enough talent to maneuver in the trade markets and challenge for October. So if not now, when, then, to push for the playoffs? What would...

Tony La Russa on Cardinals' 2011 Plans

The biggest question for the Cardinals every year seems to be will they have enough bats around Albert Pujols to force the other team to actually pitch to him. Lance Berkman was brought in to help that cause, but there are still some holes to fill for St. Louis to get back into the playoffs in 2011. Manager Tony LaRussa...

Twelve Thoughts: Giants Among Elite, Sandy Alderson, Big Fall for Prospects

The San Francisco Giants now belong among the elite franchises in baseball. Maybe the Giants already were there, but the recent World Series trophy completes a franchise that had a lot else going for it -- a snazzy ballpark privately financed and integrated into a vibrant city, an avid fan base, a decent winning tradition...

Agree or Disagree, at Least Albert Pujols Stands for Something

Albert Pujols and the St. Louis Cardinals won't lose the National League Central to the Cincinnati Reds. They're going to lose it to Glenn Beck. That's the joke going around this week. Since Pujols and Tony La Russa appeared at Beck's "Restore America" rally last Saturday, the Cards are winless and their All-Star first...

The Dugout: Restoring Honor

Albert Pujols has truly lived a blessed life. He was given an amazing prowess for baseball by our Creator. He has won the World Series. And now, he's been given a Star Wars-like giant medal by a politically-aggressive talk show host! Today's Dugout will be a recap of Glenn Beck's "Restoring Honor" rally from this weekend....

Tony LaRussa News From the Web

05/17/12 MLB: Do Second Basemen Make the Best Managers? Source: Bleacher Report Baltimore Orioles skipper Buck Showalter , earlier this season, became the 58 th manager in major league history to win 1,000 or more games in the major leagues.
05/14/12 WARMANN: Ups and Downs of Weekend at Busch Source: KMOX 1120 - St. Louis MO (KMOX, St. Louis) It was a frustrating weekend for our local baseball team as they were swept by the Braves.
05/09/12 Total Information PM: Kingdom Keepers, Tony LaRussa... Source: KMOX 1120 - St. Louis MO Before Tony LaRussa's number is retired on Friday, fans have a chance to get their hands on limited edition autographed baseballs to benefit the Animal Rescue Foundation.
05/07/12 Area coaches moving on Source: The Lawton Constitution - Lawton OK The end of school is getting closer and closer and with that comes news of coaching changes.

Background on Tony laRussa

Anthony "Tony" La Russa, Jr. (; born October 4, 1944) is a former Major League Baseball manager and infielder, best known for his tenures as manager of the Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics, and St.

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