Re: Rick Ankiel-one of 2008 better stories There is still a part of me that believes LaRussa ruined Ankiel as a pitcher by leaving Ankiel during that horrendous playing game performance
Maybe a part of Tony, too? Which could explain his vehemence to the idea that he would ever put Ankiel on the mound in an extra-inning or blowout situation (like the ones that put Aaron Miles and Scott Spiezio on the mound).
I understand not doing it, but Tony was very adament in his response.