Managing to Cooperstown - My latest for The Hardball Times

A big league manager will win a World Series this year. But how will that title affect their Hall of Fame resume?For a few it would put them in the conversation. For others it would simply silence some critics. And still others would have a great first credit on their resume.In my latest for The Hardball Times, I look at each big league manager and consider what the 2011 World Championship would

Have you noticed...

Have you noticed that the Cardinals haven't won since Tony LaRussa and Albert Pujols appeared at Glenn Beck's vague rally?They've lost two to the Nationals and all three to the Astros... not exactly world beaters.Just making an observation.I am sure people in Cincinnati are glad they showed up.

Tony LaRussa should be trying to Restore the Cardinals to the Pennant race

Call me nuts, but maybe the time Tony LaRussa spent coming up with a speech for Glenn Beck's dopey little promotional stunt could have been used in a more productive manner:Like how about a game plan against the Nationals.You know when you are the prohibitive favorite to win the division with the best 1-2 punch in the rotation in all the National League and a guy who seems hell bent to win his

Congrats on your 400th homer Albert... Now PLEASE don't get caught

Seriously, the WHOLE EARTH wants this to be a cool and wonderful achievement.We want to have each homer be a wonderful moment.But we've been stung recently. And we're slow to trust.So... I'm not going to ask if there's anything in your diet BESIDES Wheaties Fuel... please hide it well.I don't want to know. Nobody does. We want to have fun.Hide it better than those other two sluggers who played