Set the HR aside for a moment.
La Russa is publicly shaming his player, Mercedes. Handle it privately.
Secondly, Mercedes gets thrown behind the next day in retaliation and La Russa is okay with it.
If I were La Russa I wouldn’t leave any of my open beverage containers in the clubhouse.
La Russa is done as the manager of that team. He may still hold the title and collect checks but he is finished in the clubhouse. It’s a shame because the White Sox vs lefties have fed many families so far this year. I have grown to love the ChiSox.
La Russa has lost it. Put him down when he isn’t expecting it. It’ll be merciful.