I heard last week that Tony LaRussa was at one point in the past (before they hired Dusty Baker) in discussions with Reds ownership to possibly join on as manager of the Reds. Apparently Bob Castellini has a relationship with Mr. Tony and that was a big reason LaRussa even considered it.
I cannot say enough how happy I am that LaRussa isn’t managing the Reds. World Series rings or not, I simply cannot get past the a-hole factor with the guy. I’ve always felt that he’s wound a little too tight, wears his hats too high and pants too tight. God-forbid you get into an “unwritten rules” fight with him over a brushback pitch, watching a homer too long, high-fiving fans after a home run or losing a sunflower seed spitting contest.
I think Dusty Baker is a peculiar choice for manager of the Reds. I’ve heard a lot of complaints that he leaves his pitchers in too long. When I watched the Reds play against him in the past, he just seems to have an odd pace to him. I can’t explain it. Still, I’ll give him a chance. The Reds can’t do much worse under Baker than they have done in the past few years. He may be fine.


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