Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa agrees to plea deal
ST LOUIS, MO – OCTOBER 27: Manager Tony La Russa sits in the dugout prior to Game Six of the MLB World Series against the Texas Rangers at Busch Stadium on October 27, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
New White Sox manager Tony La Russa pled guilty to reckless driving on Monday.
The reduced charge stems from February 24, when police say La Russa crashed his car in Phoenix, Arizona.
Court records show he had a BAC of .095 (the legal limit is .08).
Police also indicated La Russa told officers, "I'm a Hall of Famer, brother. You're trying to embarrass me."
La Russa was sentenced to serve one day of house arrest, pay a $1,300 fine, and do 20 hours of community service.
La Russa told reporters, "I know I made a serious mistake in February."
The White Sox say they are "standing by him." Does La Russa deserve to keep his new job?
