Cardinals Hold Their Breath Over La Russa

Will he stay in St. Louis, or could he be headed to New York?
By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff
Posted Oct 9, 2007 5:47 AM CDT
Cardinals Hold Their Breath Over La Russa
St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa applauds as he stands next to the World Series trophy as members of the Cardinals receive their championship rings during a ceremony before the Cardinals baseball game against the New York Mets Tuesday, April 3, 2007 in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)   (Associated Press)

Tony La Russa is still mum on whether he will return to the St. Louis Cardinals for a 13th season, reports the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. While the third-winningest manager in baseball history discusses his plans with his family, Cardinals chairman Bill DeWitt is becoming more antsy, and emphasizing that the decision process is "not open-ended."

La Russa has said that he does want to manage somewhere, but his options beyond St. Louis may be limited. The hapless Pirates need a manager, and the Yankees may, if George Steinbrenner makes good on his promise to sack Joe Torre. DeWitt is also looking for a general manager for the Cardinals after firing Walt Jocketty last week. (More MLB stories.)

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