White Sox manager Tony La Russa’s first month back in the dugout
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien
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Show Notes
It's been an up-and-down April for both the White Sox and manager Tony La Russa. Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber and Ryan McGuffey discuss how La Russa has performed in his first month back in the dugout, including how he's managed his starters, the bullpen, lineups, and the coaching staff. They go over the tough loss to the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night, when Lucas Giolito remained in the game despite being out of gas. Plus, they talk about what they're learning about La Russa as a manager in 2021.
(3:15) - How would you describe Tony La Russa's first month of managing?
(8:38) - There have been great games and rough ones like Tuesday vs. Tigers
(11:40) - Understanding Lucas Giolito and when he's done
(16:00) - La Russa's decision to go with Billy Hamilton and Leury Garcia, not Zack Collins or Andrew Vaughn
(27:20) - La Russa is being held to a World Series standard