7 times we told you Tony La Russa shouldn't be managing the White Sox

Tony La Russa’s second stint as manager of the Chicago White Sox came to an end on Monday.

The Hall of Fame manager announced he was retiring (again) following a heart procedure that his kept him out of the Sox’ dugout since late August. After compiling a 156-134 record over parts of two seasons, with one American League Central title and no playoff series victories to show for it, the White Sox are again on the market for a new skipper.

La Russa’s health obviously comes first  and getting him back to 100 percent should be his and the White Sox’ only priority.

Yet the Sox should have never hired Tony La Russa in the first place.

The ousting of manager Rick Renteria after the 2020 season was supposed to represent the next phase of Chicago’s rebuild. With a young core locked in for years to come, the Sox seemed likely to hire AJ Hinch before going in a completely opposite and dramatic direction.

And that was even after learning La Russa had been charged with a second DUI days before Chicago formally announced his hiring.

But you already knew La Russa’s return to the White Sox was never going to work out. Because we told you so many times. In fact, let us count the ways.