Tag Archives: Tony LaRussa

A curtain call for Mr. La Russa

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Jon Doble

Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig announced today that Tony La Russa would manage the National League team in the 2012 All Star Game. La Russa, 67, earned the honor when he managed the St. Louis Cardinals to the 2011 … Continue reading →

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Cardinals set coaching staff

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Jon Doble

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch is reporting the Cardinals’ 2012 coaching staff has been set. Just two days after introducing Mike Matheny as the organization’s newest manager after the retirement of Tony LaRussa, who had held the role for the last … Continue reading →

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Matheny named manager

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Jon Doble

After an interview process that lasted roughly a week, Mike Matheny stood in front of the cameras and was announced as the next manager of the St. Louis Cardinals. It was a field of six candidates. Jose Oquendo, Chris Maloney, … Continue reading →

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Cardinals begin manager search

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Jon Doble

Today was supposed to be the setup day as I began my post-season posting schedule on Friday, but consider this a special edition run. According to an article by Joe Strauss in today’s Post-Dispatch, the Cardinals are beginning to interview … Continue reading →

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Happy Trails, Tony La Russa

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Jon Doble

What a way to go out. For Tony LaRussa, it was probably the best managing job he’s ever done. Over 10 games out in August, rallying to make the playoffs on the final day of the season, beating Philadelphia in … Continue reading →

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