White Sox manager Tony La Russa pulled another ridiculous move this week.
It drew plenty of criticism from around Major League Baseball. After the game, former Sox manager Ozzie Guillen went off on La Russa’s decision-making.
During a game against the Cleveland Guardians in the bottom of the fifth inning, Jose Ramirez came to the plate against White Sox starter Davis Martin. Ramirez fouled off the first pitch. With an 0-1 count, La Russa suddenly decided to walk Ramirez in a move that made absolutely no sense.
Watch below:
Tony La Russa and the White Sox intentionally walk Jose Ramirez on an 0-1 count after fouling off the first pitch. pic.twitter.com/elXdIKvsaI
— Baseball GIFs (@gifs_baseball) July 12, 2022
The White Sox lost the game 4-1 to fall to 41-45 on the season. After the contest, Guillen didn’t hold back on La Russa, calling him, “Rick Renteria with credentials.” Frankly, I think that’s unfair to Renteria.
Ozzie Guillen calling Tony La Russa "Rick Renteria With Credentials" on the postgame show.
— Rick Gregg (@rickgregg) July 12, 2022
Scott Podsednik and Guillen are fed up with La Russa and their discussion on the postgame show proved that:
Ozzie Guillen & Scott Podsednik have had enough
Podsednik: "We need to hear Tony [La Russa] say 'the way we're taking the field and what we're doing is unacceptable.'"
Ozzie: "I want him [La Russa] to be THAT guy. The White Sox need THAT guy." pic.twitter.com/p1L48eJPg4
— White Sox Talk (@NBCSWhiteSox) July 12, 2022
Clearly Tony LaRussa is in over his head with today’s baseball. Clearly out of touch.
Feels like time for a change on the South Side.
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