It's would seem kind of obvious that LaRussa (and probably his general manager) is in real hot water here. First, it would seem as if this kid obviously was showing signs that he had a big-time drinking problem. It should have been pretty much obvious given the first car crash and the not coming to the park in time for the game. He should have been put on the disabled list and sent to rehab if he wanted to retain his his job. It's not as if this guy was such a superstar, was it? After all, he was with his fourth different team in a few years, so you would call him a "journeyman" (one of so many in today's watered-down game). I can't see him able to pitch very well in such a physical condition anyway.
Then, LaRussa is engaging in a cover-up that is bound to fail, which makes him and the team look even worse. I have a hunch that, given that the Cards' prospects as a team don't seem to be too hot this year, LaRussa might be out of his job before long.
He should have been put on the disabled list and sent to rehab if he wanted to retain his his job.You know, that interesting. That would have been the right thing to do. It would have been the best thing to do.
LaRussa has a recent drunk driving arrest of his own, and I wonder if that was a factor in a decision not to come down harder on Hancock? If Hancock had a drinking problem then it would have ultimately been for his own good to get help for it. Employers do have some leverage in that regard. It's too late now, though.
Cordially,