here is what jim kirk from the trib told me when i emailed him about the whole thing
-----Original Message-----
From: Kogs35@aol.com [mailto:Kogs35@aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2004 10:01 AM
To: Kirk, Jim
Subject: about the mariotti-McNeil feud the past few days
Jim the whole feud started when mariotti wrote and took shots at U.S Cellular field on a tuesday either a week ago or 2 weeks ago. Then Mac,Jurko,and Harry started to bash mariotti for his comments about U.S Cellular field the white sox and Jerry Reinsdorf. Mac on tuesday wanted to have Hawk Harrelson on his show but they where not aloud to. Mac then just went all out on jay, and it got heated yesterday in the morning and then really got heated in the afternoon. Mac was saying that they have to ask Jay for the guests they can have on, and Len wasn't happy.
Jim do you see Mariotti, or Len Weiner getting let go from wmvp?
this was his response
Good question...I think they believe Jay's a draw, but this seems to be getting out of hand. New management likes Len, so I think he stays...but they're going to have to do something soon..
Thanks for the note.
Jim
hope this helps. when i do get more info i will share