The St. Louis Post-Dispatch is reporting that former Sox skipper Tito Francona is being considered for the manager's job left vacant by the retirement of Tony LaRussa. Considering the fact that Theo just fired Mike Quade—and explicitly stated that the next Cubs manager would have major-league experience—this may be the first skirmish in a new Cubs-Cardinals war. Could Phat Albert be the next engagement?
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Tito Tweetin' In St. Louis?
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch is reporting that former Sox skipper Tito Francona is being considered for the manager's job left vacant by the retirement of Tony LaRussa. Considering the fact that Theo just fired Mike Quade—and explicitly stated that the next Cubs manager would have major-league experience—this may be the first skirmish in a new Cubs-Cardinals war. Could Phat Albert be the next engagement?