Previously injured White Sox hitters don’t need to run hard on routine outs.

La Russa, whose team has 10 players on the injured list, said the pool of players under those instructions included shortstop Tim Anderson, who returned from a groin injury this week, along with first baseman Jose Abreu, outfielder Luis Robert, designated hitter Andrew Vaughn and outfielder AJ Pollock.

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“As long as the fans understand it,” La Russa said, “they’re not lazy, but their legs are important.”

ESPN.com

This will not go over well when a poor throw in turned into an out due to slow running.

Tony La Russa is old enough to remember this:

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