After ending a 17-year Fall Classic drought, the St. Louis Cardinals and manager Tony LaRussa agree to a contract extension. LaRussa, who piloted the team to 105 wins this season and has been in the postseason five of the nine seasons with St. Louis, is now signed through 2007.

 

On January 8, 2005 — After ending a 17-year Fall Classic drought, the St. Louis Cardinals and manager Tony LaRussa agree to a contract extension. LaRussa, who piloted the team to 105 wins this season and has been in the postseason five of the nine seasons with St. Louis, is now signed through 2007.

 


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