Tony La Russa Won't Stop Intentionally Walking Batters On 1-2 Counts

Tony La Russa is either a genius or the dumbest manager on the planet. At this point, frankly, there is no in between.

Max Muncy belting a three-run homer. Think that fazed the veteran manager? Nope. Tony didn't even blink! At this point, you almost have to respect it. La Russa knows the entire world is going to go insane over this move, and he just doesn't care. The White Sox are underwhelming again this year, fans have been calling for his job for months, and he's probably wondering why in the world he got back into managing at 77 years-old. Regardless, it's absolutely crazy to watch unfold every single time he does it. I mean, the Sox are down 5-2, Jake Diekman (who's awful, by the way) has the guy in a 1-2 hole, the runner steals second and La Russa knows he now has the chance to set the world on fire. And he takes it. Doesn't even hesitate! "Put him on!"

Tony La Russa won't stop walking batters on 1-2 counts. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

To be fair, the move worked out as Owen Miller ended up flying out to end the inning. So, I guess that makes Tony a genius, right?

Tony La Russa again defends move to walk batter on 1-2 count

his team (for now) and he'll walk every single batter on the planet before he bends the knee to us idiots! The White Sox, by the way, lost. They've not dropped three in a row and sit three games out of a wild card spot. Don't let the haters get you down, Tony.