My morning drive to work was quite interesting. As I turn on the local sports talk radio station, they announced a press conference at Busch Stadium will happen at 9:00am. Right away I thought this had to do with LaRussa because it is way too soon to announce the possible signing of Pujols.
During LaRussa's Press Conference he told reporters that it is time to retire from baseball. LaRussa spent 33 years as manager with MLB. Tony is now the third most winningest manager in MLB history.
It was the most closely-guarded secret in the organization until mere minutes after the team's parade and rally Oct. 30. That was when LaRussa told his players, and reportedly there weren't many dry eyes in the room.
John Mozeliak did mention in a interview today that it should take two weeks to replace Tony, if not then it may happen in a month or so.
So who could be the next St.Louis Cardinal Manager in 2012? My first thought was Joe Maddon manager of the Rays but I think they may go in house. Joe Oquendo would be a good choice and Mark McGwire that had recently not too long ago talked about wanting to manage a team someday.
So long Tony!!
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