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MIKLASZ: McGwire hire shows Tony's clout

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 will plant his flag over something relatively insignificant, like batting the pitcher eighth. Full Article at St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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  2. Mark McGwire
  3. Dave Duncan

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  1. I met with Dave the day after our season ended ... I had a high level of optimism that he was going to return. Obviously we didn't know Tony's status at that point, but I think he was feeling comfortable where the organization was going, and he and I talked on a few of the things that were written about...
    SOURCE: MLB.com 4 weeks ago
  2. I know there's an end in sight somewhere ... This is a great place to be. Past stars show up all the time. You've got to be a mummy not to be affected by that.
    Tony La Russa – Tony La Russa SOURCE: Minneapolis Star Tribune 4 weeks ago
  3. I would be here if Mark wasn't the coach ... The fact that he's here adds some more fire to the gut.
    Tony La Russa – Tony La Russa SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 4 weeks ago
  4. We're replacing a man I have great respect for. It's not anything that Hal [did]
    SOURCE: Canada.com 4 weeks ago
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  1. Baseball Writers of America representative Rick Hummel, right, announces that St. Louis Cardinals Albert Pujols, left, has won his third National League MVP, second in a row, during a baseball news coference, on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in St. Louis.
  2. LOUISVILLE, KY - NOVEMBER 13: The Silver Slugger Awards for Albert Pujois of the St. Louis Cardinals is displayed at the Louisville Slugger Museum and Plant on November 13, 2009 in Louisville, Kentucky.
  3. ST. LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 10: Fans of the St. Louis Cardinals hold up a sign for Manny Ramirez #99 of the Los Angeles Dodgers before the start of Game Three of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Busch Stadium on October 10, 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri.
  4. ST. LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 10: Tony La Russa #10 manager of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on during Game Three of the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Busch Stadium on October 10, 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri.
  5. LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Manager Tony La Russa of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on during batting practice before taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
  6. St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Chris Carpenter (L) listens in as manager Tony LaRussa (in red) talks with catcher Yadier Molina, Mark DeRosa (C) Albert Pujols (2nd R) and Skip Schumaker (R) in the 5th inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game 1 of their MLB National League Divisi...
  7. LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 07: Manager Tony La Russa of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on during a pregame news conference before taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game One of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 7, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

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