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La Russa is joining the Detroit Tigers for Spring Training in a non-uniform, non-official capacity. Crazy - I'll be joining the Cubs for Spring Training in a non-uniform, non-official capacity. I guess La Russa will probably have a better seat, and will...
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Just four months removed from winning a World Series title and retiring from managing the St. Louis Cardinals, Tony La Russa will be returning to baseball. “Tony’s going to be down for a couple weeks,” Leyland announced Thursday, according to the report.
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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: U.S. President Barack Obama greets guests during an event celebrating the 2011 Major League Baseball World Series champions St. Louis Cardinals in the East Room of the White House January 17, 2012 in Washington, DC. ... View Photo »
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I watched this man for 11 years
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La Russa will help old friend Jim Leyland and the Tigers in a non-official capacity this spring. (AP) LAKELAND, Fla. La Russa, the longtime manager who retired after leading St. Louis to another World Series title last fall, will spend this Spring...
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It wasn't that the White Sox had second thoughts, but that the Cardinals deemed the somewhat inexperienced but infinitely popular McEwing worthy of an interview for the managerial job vacated by Tony La Russa. La Russa and McEwing formed a special bond...
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Pujols, who is stopping in Southern California for a commercial shoot before arriving Sunday in Arizona, will wear a uniform other than that of the Cardinals for the first time and play for a manager other than Tony La Russa. Pujols can afford a lot of...
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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: U.S. President Barack Obama (C) holds up a uniform given to him by the 2011 Major League Baseball World Series champions St. Louis Cardinals while posing for photographs with the team and first lady Michelle Obama at the... View Photo »
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For me, there isn't anything that's changed about, No. 1, how much I believe in him, and No. 2, what that means as far as his career and his production and some of the historic things he did
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Matheny 2. Shuffle Those Cards : When last we left those St. Louis Cardinals , confetti was falling from the heavens, Tony La Russa was hugging Albert Pujols on the World Series victory podium and a true sporting miracle had just unfolded. Now here we...
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After being summoned from the bullpen and retiring the Texas Rangers in the top of the 11th, maintaining a 9-9 tie, Westbrook entered the Cardinals' dugout, set his glove down and heard manager Tony La Russa, who had run out of position players, tell...
About Tony La Russa
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Anthony "Tony" La Russa, Jr. (pronounced /ləˈɹuːsə/) (born October 4, 1944 in Tampa, Florida) is a manager in Major League Baseball, currently with the St. Louis Cardinals. In 2004 he became the sixth manager in history to win pennants with both American and National League teams; in 2006 he became the first manager ever to win multiple pennants... Full Article
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St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa smiles as he answers reporters' questions during a news conference on a practice day before Game 6 of MLB's World Series baseball championship in St. Louis, Missouri, in this file image from October 25, 2011. La Russa announced his retirement...
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St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa holds up the World Series trophy after the Cardinals defeated the Texas Rangers in Game 7 to win MLB's World Series baseball championship in St. Louis, Missouri, in this file image from October 28, 2011. La Russa announced his retirement from...
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St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa reacts after his team defeated the Texas Rangers to win MLB's World Series baseball championship in St. Louis, Missouri, in this October 28, 2011 file photo. La Russa announced his retirement from baseball October 31, 2011, three days after the...
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St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa, left, laughs with relief pitcher Octavio Dotel, center, Albert Pujols, right, and the rest of the team during a celebration of the baseball team's 11th World Series title, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, in St. Louis.
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St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa gives a thumbs-up as he participates in a victory parade for the baseball World Series champions, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals defeated the Texas Rangers in the series.
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St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa celebrates after the Cardinals defeated the Texas Rangers in Game 7 to win MLB's World Series baseball championship in St. Louis, Missouri, October 28, 2011.
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St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols hugs manager Tony La Russa (R) after the Cardinals defeated the Texas Rangers to win MLB's World Series baseball championship in St. Louis, Missouri, October 28, 2011.
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St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa reacts as he looks at the Commissioner's Trophy after Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Texas Rangers Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 6-2 to win the series.
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St. Louis Cardinals' Tony La Russa holds up the Commissioner's Trophy after Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Texas Rangers Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 6-2 to win the series.
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St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa holds the Commissioner's trophy after his team defeated the Texas Rangers to win MLB's World Series baseball championship in St. Louis, Missouri, October 28, 2011.
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St. Louis Cardinals' Tony La Russa celebrates with Albert Pujols (5) after Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Texas Rangers Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 6-2 to win the series.
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St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa (R) hugs catcher Yadier Molina after the Cardinals defeated the Texas Rangers to win MLB's World Series baseball championship in St. Louis, Missouri, October 28, 2011.
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ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Manager Tony La Russa of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on from the dugout in the first inning during Game Seven of the MLB World Series against the Texas Rangers at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri.
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St. Louis Cardinals' Tony La Russa takes the ball from relief pitcher Arthur Rhodes (53) during the seventh inning of Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Texas Rangers Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis.
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ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 27: Lance Lynn #62 of the St. Louis Cardinals is removed from the game by manager Tony La Russa in the seventh inning during Game Six of the MLB World Series against the Texas Rangers at Busch Stadium on October 27, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri.
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ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 27: Manager Tony La Russa of the St. Louis Cardinals goes onto the field to argue a call after Matt Holliday #7 is picked off third base by Adrian Beltre #29 of the Texas Rangers in the sixth inning during Game Six of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October...
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St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa watches from the dugout during the ninth inning of Game 6 of baseball's World Series against the Texas Rangers Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, in St. Louis.
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St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa write some notes during the fifth inning of Game 6 of baseball's World Series against the Texas Rangers Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, in St. Louis.
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St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa makes his way off the field during batting practice before Game 6 of baseball's World Series against the Texas Rangers Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, in St. Louis.
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St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa is seen on the field before Game 6 of baseball's World Series against the Texas Rangers Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, in St. Louis.
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St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa sends a text message at a news conference after the cancellation of Game 6 of the World Series baseball championship due to poor weather in St. Louis Missouri October 26, 2011.
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St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa walks through a door at Busch Stadium Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011, in St. Louis, after officials announced that Game 6 of baseball's World Series is postponed due to rain.
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St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa smiles as he answers reporters' questions during a news conference on a practice day before Game 6 of MLB's World Series baseball championship in St. Louis, Missouri, October 25, 2011.
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St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa answers a question during a news conference Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals are scheduled to play the Texas Rangers in Game 6 of baseball's World Series on Wednesday in St. Louis.
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St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa pulls relief pitcher Marc Rzepczynski (R) after he gave up a two RBI double to Texas Rangers' Mike Napoli in the eighth inning of Game 5 of MLB's World Series baseball championship in Arlington, Texas, October 24, 2011.
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St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa smiles as he answers reporters' questions during a news conference on a practice day before Game 6 of MLB's World Series baseball championship in St. Louis, Missouri, in this file image from October 25, 2011. La Russa announced his retirement...
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