The Chicago White Sox stunned the baseball world Thursday, announcing the hiring of Tony La Russa as their new manager.
It’s a blast from the past for the franchise with the return of La Russa, who led the Sox to a division title in 1983.
La Russa, 76, last managed in 2011, when he guided the St. Louis Cardinals to a World Series title. He won three World Series as manager of the Oakland Athletics (1989) and Cardinals (2006, ’11).
He replaces Rick Renteria, who led the Sox to their first playoff appearance since 2008 this season.