Tag: tony larussa

Thoughts on Tony La Russa, Retirement From St. Louis Cardinals

Posted: October 31, 2011 at 8:44 pm   /   Local, Sports, St. Louis Cardinals

It was about when I turned eight or nine that I really started to pay attention to the Cardinals and Major League baseball. Ozzie Smith was my baseball idol; I grew up playing shortstop, always wearing the number 1. He was pretty much at the end of his career by the time I really started paying […]

1 Comment read more

After Disappointing Stint with New York Yankees, Lance Berkman Signs With Cardinals For $8 million

Posted: December 5, 2010 at 7:08 pm   /   Local, St. Louis Cardinals

As my good friend Chris pointed out last night, the Cardinals apparently appear poised to try to rejuvenate everyone’s career. Fresh off a disappointing stint with the New York Yankees, Lance Berkman has signed a one year deal with the Cardinals worth $8 million. Berkman’s been a pain in the ass for the Cardinals for […]

No Comments read more

Cardinals Thoughts, Post-Marathon

Posted: April 18, 2010 at 12:42 am   /   Local, St. Louis Cardinals

Count me as one of the proud few who stayed for the entire game today. Tonight? Yesterday? All 20 innings and seven freaking hours of it. I’m sure most of you thought it was a crappy game, filled with missed opportunities, mistakes, and scorecard mismanagement by Tony LaRussa. All of the above may be true. […]

No Comments read more