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Did Springsteen wait for La Russa?

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The start of Bruce Springstreen's performance at Scotttrade Center was delayed until near 9 p.m. Saturday. The word on the street was that it was because Cardinals manager Tony La Russa, a friend of Springsteen's, was late in arriving after the Cardinals' rain-delayed loss, but La Russa said Sunday, "It wasn't me." Springsteen started playing just after La Russa arrived, although La Russa said he and his group had been waiting for some 20 minutes. "It looked bad," said La Russa, smiling, "but it wasn't me. He wasn't ready. He was getting his voice." Actually, the concert started late because Clarence Clemons, one of the band members, required some medical attention. La Russa said he needed a lift from Springsteen that night and he got it. "I told him when I said hello to him, 'I'm counting on you to improve my mood,'" said La Russa.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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August 25, 2008  08:27 AM ET
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Hard season and real issues for the team and coaching staff.. they still have talent but the overall program is in trouble.

August 25, 2008  09:14 AM ET
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Can anyone say Michael Strahan? Kiwanuka is good but he's no Strahan!

August 25, 2008  09:15 AM ET
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Fan Nation needs and entertainment page.

August 25, 2008  09:31 AM ET
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Sadly I think he is losing hope. The season isn't over yet Tony. We can still compete for the wild card.

August 25, 2008  09:50 AM ET
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His mood wasn't quite right? Wow, let's all thank our lucky stars that this all worked out alright!!! The St. Louis post dispatch is deserving of major kudos for this powerfull story.

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August 25, 2008  09:54 AM ET
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Fannation needs MORE uplifting and important news like this so we can all feel good about, er.., wait,... who gives a flying fig about 95 % of what is in Fannation?

August 25, 2008  09:58 AM ET
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LaRussa is pals with Bruce ?
- I have just lost all respect for Bruce

August 25, 2008  10:10 AM ET
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Springstreen is old and done! This is stupid story to have at top the top.

~Dr. D

August 25, 2008  10:15 AM ET
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Odd, I thought Jack Daniels usually improves LaRussa's mood.

August 25, 2008  10:29 AM ET
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If the Cards beat the Brewers twice this week......they'll be fine.

August 25, 2008  10:38 AM ET
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Let's see...

We'll posit a rumor, the give the truth at the end. That way, headline readers and story skimmers can get it wrong and spread disinformation. Yeah, THAT's what we'll do!

August 25, 2008  10:44 AM ET
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what ever who cares

August 25, 2008  11:34 AM ET
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In Kansas City last night he didn't start until 9pm too. Do you think he was eating barbeque?

August 25, 2008  11:42 AM ET
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LaRussa needed the ride because passing out behind the wheel again couldnt just be explained away.

August 25, 2008  11:44 AM ET
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Sounds like LaRussa and Springsteen need to go get a room.

August 25, 2008  12:42 PM ET
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Fannation needs a new link for stories like this....."Rumors and Assorted Pieces of Sheet"

August 25, 2008  12:50 PM ET
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Who cares about this?!

August 25, 2008  12:58 PM ET
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In Kansas City last night he didn't start until 9pm too. Do you think he was eating barbeque?
conman33 | 08/25/08, 11:34 AM

No, trey Hillman was eating bbq, when a baby back rib got lodged in his throat. The good news is he was given the Heimlich Maneuver, the rib was dislodged and Mr. Hillman got to the Springsteen concert in one piece albeit late so Bruce waited for him...............

 
August 25, 2008  01:23 PM ET
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Wow, I could have had a V8!

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