As usual, Cards' La Russa finds a way

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As usual, Cards' La Russa finds a way
The Zoner The Zoner posted 7/6/2008 from chicagosports.chicagotribune.com [flag]
Tony La Russa's decisions are generally better than most. So, for that matter, are his teams. La Russa demonstrated his decision-making skills Saturday with an against-the-book call that proved critical in a pulsating ninth inning. [link]

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