By Bob NightengaleUSA TODAYPHOENIX — The Chicago White Sox, who never seriously considered anyone else, and spent the past three weeks convincing him to come out of retirement, on Thursday named Hall of Famer and three-time World Series champion Tony La Russa as their new manager. La Russa, 76, last managed in 2011, and has declined several managerial opportunities since but could not resist the White Sox when they reached out earlier this month. There was speculation in Chicago that former Houston Astros manager A.J.