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La Russa A Possibility For Yankee Job?

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Old 10-08-2007, 04:05 PM
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Re: La Russa A Possibility For Yankee Job?

I'd be pretty surprised if anyone but Mattingly got the position, assuming this isn't the same October-November dance with Torre, it's George's boy after all. Now if Sweet Lou was on the market this year... it might be a different story.
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Old 10-08-2007, 04:34 PM
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Re: La Russa A Possibility For Yankee Job?

LaRussa would be crucified in NY. I see him going somewhere low key like a Pitt or Seattle.
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Old 10-08-2007, 06:36 PM
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Re: La Russa A Possibility For Yankee Job?

The Yankees manager next year will be either a) Joe Torre or b) Don Mattingly. Girardi has a very small chance. Nobody else.
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Old 10-08-2007, 10:19 PM
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The Yankees and LaRussa do NOT seem like a good match. I would be absolutely surprised if he was the next Yankee manager.
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Old 10-09-2007, 06:05 AM
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Re: La Russa A Possibility For Yankee Job?

I would never even discuss brining the overrated LaRussa to NY, I want Girardi.
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Old 10-09-2007, 06:30 AM
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Re: La Russa A Possibility For Yankee Job?

I heard that the Reds might pursue LaRussa if he becomes available.

Although, by "heard" I mean my dad told me that he read it on some rumors site, so it might be nothing.
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Old 10-09-2007, 03:20 PM
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Colin Cowherd loves the idea of bringing in LaRussa to NY so you know its a bad idea.
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Old 10-09-2007, 05:06 PM
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*cringes*
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Old 10-09-2007, 06:39 PM
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Re: La Russa A Possibility For Yankee Job?

LaRussa does a good job of managing teams on the field, but does not do much for the clubhouse atmosphere.
Mattingly does not have enough experience running the show to get a high profile job like this one, even with someone like Don Zimmer sitting with him on the bench.
The Yankees' job requires someone that has a resume, it is not an entry-level job.
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Hey Leo, I heard the same rumor not too long ago.

I still think that Mattingly is a better choice than La Russa, because he played and now has coached in the Yankee system and know what it takes to be a part of the Yankees.


I think Giardi wants to manage in Milwaukee after Yost is gone. hahaha.. I know, wishful thinking.
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Old 10-09-2007, 09:33 PM
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Re: La Russa A Possibility For Yankee Job?

If Tony LaRussa manages the Yankees, I can't follow the team. Let Mr. Owl stay in St. Louis, PLEASE.
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Old 10-09-2007, 09:52 PM
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is that a good thing or a bad thing? being able to follow the team (Yankees).
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Old 10-09-2007, 10:12 PM
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La Russa is shit.

I'd love to see him go to the Yanks just to see the game where he sacrifices the DH and bats the pitcher just so he can bat him 8th.
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Old 10-09-2007, 10:15 PM
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that would be very funny McKain. Good one!!!
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