Fraley: In La Russa, St. Louis trusts

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The Morning Tailgate
Published 7/3/2008 by Patrick Imig at STLSportsMag
...   But yea, you should really start your celebration now if you’re not working.  We won’t hold it against you this time. Is Chris Duncan heating up?  Troy Glaus need no additional heat - Cards win. [Yahoo! Sports] We’ve heard the story before, but it bears repeating when it comes from a national outlet: the Cards were supposed to be rebuilders this season.  So what if the guy’s a Cards fan.  [Sporting News] And the “Tony La Russa has done it again” piece from a familiar name.  [ESPN] The Cardinals ...

Nothing says America like Cubs vs. Cardinals on July 4
Published 7/4/2008 by Deaner (noreply@blogger.com) at Cardinal Nation Globe
... . The Cubs come into Busch Stadium for a three-game series with a lead of 2.5 games. Do the math. With a sweep, the Cardinals can come away with the lead in the NL Central division - a spot that no one, including myself, thought that they would be before the 2008 season began - all thanks to Tony La Russa and a group of players with a lot of heart. ...

This is Why We Have the Label "Managers Don't Do That Much"
Published 7/5/2008 by dan-bob (noreply@blogger.com) at Fire Jay Mariotti
It's true that managers have some influence on a game, on a team, or in a clubhouse. But, unless a manager re-teaches all his players how to hit, throw and field, it's pretty hard to conclude that a manager can be responsible for a group of players suddenly outperforming their career metrics. But some people just don't get it. I present: Gerry Fraley's terrible puff piece about Tony LaRussa, a consummate baseball wise man and the gritty, disciplined leader of the St. Louis Cardinals. ...