Tony LaRussa Controls The Weather

[BaltimoreTerp]

Well, at least who gets the information...

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/23/did-tony-la-russa-pull-a-fast-one-on-dusty-baker-last-night/

La Russa scratched Kyle McClellan from his scheduled start because of the threat of inclement weather, instead sending Miguel Batista out for the first inning. He threw just six pitches before play was stopped, which resulted in a rain delay of two hours and 10 minutes. Meanwhile, Edinson Volquez warmed up as the starting pitcher for the Reds, but never entered the game. When play resumed, McClellan came out to pitch for the Cardinals while Dusty Baker was forced to use Matt Maloney.

[scOtt]

Smart move. A little lucky that it worked out, but still a great chance to take.