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Albany, NY – Well just days after winning the World Series, Tony La Russa is retiring from his job as manager of the St. Louis Cardinals...
The 67-year-old La Russa says it "just feels like it's time to end it" as he becomes the first manager to retire immediately after winning a World Series. La Russa spent 33 seasons as a big league skipper, winning three championships on what is bound to be a Hall of Fame resume. Potential successors include former managers Terry Francona, Jim Riggleman and Joe Maddon.
In other baseball news, C.C. Sabathia is staying with the New York Yankees, after agreeing to a new deal that adds $30 million to his existing contract.
Elsewhere, the Rays have exercised their club option for 2012 on James Shields, the Royals have picked up their club option on Joakim Soria, the Rangers are picking up their option on Colby Lewis, and the Indians have acquired Derek Lowe from Atlanta for a minor leaguer - the Tribe also declined their option on Grady Sizemore. Meanwhile the Mets said it's too soon to tell whether they would be competitive to re-sign free agent Jose Reyes.
On Monday night football, the Chiefs took advantage of a late Phillip Rivers fumbled snap to regroup and beat the Chargers 23-20 in overtime. The Chargers were well within field goal range when Rivers fumbled with just 48 seconds left in regulation, forcing the OT.
On the ice, Rangers Captain Ryan Callahan scored twice, as New York routed the San Jose 5-2. It's the Rangers first home victory at the newly renovated Madison Square Garden.
The Rangers also appear close to bringing fan-favorite Sean Avery back to the team. Assuming he clears waivers by noon today, ESPN reports that Avery could be recalled in time for Thursday's game against Anaheim.
Elsewhere, Chicago skated past Nashville 5-4, and Winnipeg edged Florida 4-3 in a shootout.
I'm Tristan O'Neill, WAMC News.