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Tony La Russa on the White Sox being "the last team standing" in 2021
Tony La Russa on the White Sox being "the last team standing" in 2021
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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Mar 22, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox manager Tony La Russa about the past, present, and future. They discuss the 1983 ALCS when La Russa and the White Sox were on the brink of the World Series but lost a tough series against the Orioles. Has La Russa gotten over it? (No, he hasn't). Did this weigh in his decision to come back to manage the White Sox? Also, what will be the identity of the White Sox in 2021? How will La Russa balance information and the human element of the game? Albert Pujols giving him a giant bear hug before a spring training game earlier this month, his respect for Ozzie Guillen and Frank Thomas, and more.(2:30) - La Russa describes what it's like wearing a White Sox uniform again and why it feels like he never left.(4:30) - Why he still feels the agony of losing the 1983 ALCS to the Baltimore Orioles.(9:30) - Is there unfinished business for La Russa after not winning a World Series with the White Sox?(11:25) - How has he changed since his last season as manager in 2011?(17:50) - What will the White Sox identity be in 2021?(20:30) - La Russa on Ozzie Guillén and Frank ThomasSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Released:
Mar 22, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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