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Duncan says he'll return if La Russa does
stltoday.com - 10/14/2009
Duncan says he'll return if La Russa does
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Cardinals pitching coach says he'll return to team in 2010 if La Russa does, wants organization to improve communication on player development.
stltoday.com - 10/12/2009
Cardinals meeting done for day; La Russa decision holds key
— stltoday.com — Joe Strauss of the Post-Dispatch reports that the Cardinals post-season meeting with team chairman Bill DeWitt Jr.,... general manager John Mozeliak, manager Tony La Russa and staff is done for the day after two hours spent reviewing the season ... (more) Cardinals meeting done for day; La Russa decision holds key

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Notebook: Cardinals will start discussing future today
stltoday.com - 10/12/2009
Notebook: Cardinals will start discussing future today
— stltoday.com — One of the hottest topics figures to be the status of manager Tony La Russa.... (more) Notebook: Cardinals will start discussing future today

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sports.espn.go.com - 10/12/2009
Tony La Russa unsure of 2010 return after bitter loss
— sports.espn.go.com — Tony La Russa isn't sure he will return for 2010 after a disappointing end to the season.... (more) Tony La Russa unsure of 2010 return after bitter loss

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MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com:  Offseason Outlook: Cincinnati Reds

Whiteyball:  Dave Duncan Probably Coming Back

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Offseason Outlook: Cincinnati Reds
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com — ... Jocketty could also free up cash by trading Harang or Arroyo.  A team like the Mets might be interested in assuming one of those contracts if the demand for players is minimal.  But it's hard to see how that would improve the Reds, who are not in a position to subtract a starter now that Edinson Volquez is unlikely to contribute in 2010 (Tommy John surgery).  The best rotation addition for the buck is probably free agent pitching coach Dave Duncan, but his inclination is to stay in St. Louis. ...

Dave Duncan Probably Coming Back
Whiteyball — ...   I for one am relieved to see Duncan coming back and just can’t imagine this team without him. With Carp, Waino and Lohse ready to go next year, there are going to be two spots to fill and chances are Duncan magic will be needed.  Personally, I’m hoping the rotation rounds out with Smoltz and Jamie Garcia, but Hawksworth announced his presence with authority (it’s a good day when I can make a Nook LaLoosh reference) and there’s always McClellan. St. Louis Cardinals’ Dave Duncan says he’ll return if Tony La Russa does ...

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