I'm puzzled by the La Russa hire, but also really interested in seeing how it all shakes out for them. He was an old hardass, which I'm sure hasn't changed over time, and I'm really keen on seeing how this will work with today's players. But also to bring him in now must have been a little intriguing for him, so I wonder what the White Sox have in their plans this off-season to make it compelling for him to return to a coaching role.
As for the Jays, when the upper management is talking up how they'll make a splash, I'm a little scared for what signing may be coming. I've said before and I'll say it again, if I have a choice I'd be better if they gave it another season before going for big fish, but I guess ownership wants immediate results. If the Jays don't play the upcoming year in Toronto they should start now with the Rogers Centre renovation as well as this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to do something like that and have the fans look forward to the "new" place.
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