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La Russa Re-Signs with Cardinals

Posted Oct 22, 07 10:23 PM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – Tony La Russa, Cardinals manager for the past twelve years, will stick around for two more, reports the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. A disappointing 78-84 season to cap his previous three-year deal, plus instability at general manager, had the four-time Manager of the Year initially uncertain as to whether he'd return.

"I needed some time to get away and refresh," said La Russa, a year removed from his team's upstart run at the World Series. Speculation was that La Russa had been considered for the vacant Yankees gig, but the 2,375-game winner—third all-time—declined to speak with Bronx officials.

Source St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa speaks during a news conference announcing he will return as Cardinals manager Monday, Oct. 22, 2007, in St. Louis. La Russa will return for his 13th season as...   (Associated Press)
St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa talks with reporters before baseball practice at spring training in Jupiter, Fla. in this Feb. 25, 2007 file photo. La Russa will return for his 13th season with...   (Associated Press)
Tony La Russa, left, speaks during a news conference announcing he will return as St. Louis Cardinals manager as Cardinals owner Bill DeWitt Jr., right, listens Monday, Oct. 22, 2007, in St. Louis. La...   (Associated Press)
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