Friday, February 20, 2009

Tony LaRussa Floats A New Name For #9: Colby Rasmus

It doesn’t really pass for news any more in these parts that St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa will bat his pitcher eighth and ask one of his players to be a “second leadoff” by batting in the No. 9 spot. What made the conversation newsworthy this morning was who La Russa sees as an intriguing fit for the last spot in the order — if the kid can make the team.

Cardinal Beat

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