The knocks on LaRussa, as I see them, are that 1) he is often credited with inventing the modern bullpen, which many SABR types see as a bad move, and 2) he was the manager in Oakland when steroids took off. (And he has a pretty big head.)
Did I miss any?
So he’s a hugely important figure in the history of the game, but not really for good reasons.
Did I miss any?
So he’s a hugely important figure in the history of the game, but not really for good reasons.