October 17, 200619 yr QUOTE(thedoctor @ Oct 16, 2006 -> 06:28 PM) i was hoping they'd hire bevington. oh well.
October 17, 200619 yr That's a good hire for the Cubs. Seriously. QUOTE(Steff @ Oct 16, 2006 -> 07:45 PM) The problem is that it is long rumored that the Cubs are run from a higer office than the manager. Lou wont stand for this. And if it's true, he'll quit before spring training is over. Interesting take, but I think that Lou is going to have a lot more control, and franky he's way smarter then Busty.
October 17, 200619 yr They still have Hendry as GM, and Rothschild will now stay as pitching coach, so nothing will change really IMO.
October 17, 200619 yr Yes it is cliche but Lou was just gonna go were the most money was offered.He doesnt care as much about winning as people are reading into it.He thought the market would be at alot higher price iam sure.Im just glad i dont have to hear dustys voice anymore,he was getting as annoying as G Bush's voice.
October 17, 200619 yr I really believe this is the best move the Cubs could have made. Obviously they aren't going to win with this group, but Lou will get the most out of what ever talent they have. Edited October 17, 200619 yr by Rowand44
October 17, 200619 yr QUOTE(kapkomet @ Oct 16, 2006 -> 10:58 PM) That's a good hire for the Cubs. Seriously. Interesting take, but I think that Lou is going to have a lot more control, and franky he's way smarter then Busty. Oh I agree he's totally way smarter and more focused that Dusty and demands more any day of the week even if he was lying in a coma. Hopefully they (the Cubs bill payers) realize this and grow a pair tough enough to let him do what they are hiring him for. It's not about his intelligence. It's about the peanut gallery allowing him to perform to his potential.
October 17, 200619 yr QUOTE(whitesoxfan101 @ Oct 16, 2006 -> 11:20 PM) They still have Hendry as GM, and Rothschild will now stay as pitching coach, so nothing will change really IMO. I would guess that Lou will at least reconsider ALL of the coaching staff. I am sure that Rothschild will be on the list for Lou to think about possibly removing.
October 17, 200619 yr Looks like Pinella wants the Flubs to go after A-Rod as well. Should be another interesting off season.
October 17, 200619 yr QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 17, 2006 -> 07:46 AM) I would guess that Lou will at least reconsider ALL of the coaching staff. I am sure that Rothschild will be on the list for Lou to think about possibly removing. Well Roth was a part of Lou's staff in Cinncy, IIRC.
October 17, 200619 yr QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 17, 2006 -> 07:46 AM) I would guess that Lou will at least reconsider ALL of the coaching staff. I am sure that Rothschild will be on the list for Lou to think about possibly removing. Tribune says Rothschild just got a 2 year deal.
October 17, 200619 yr QUOTE(Kid Gleason @ Oct 17, 2006 -> 06:35 PM) Did Pinella say he wanted "8 midgets that could walk a lot"??? Yes he did, and I thought that was very funny. He came off great in the press conference, but we'll see what a couple losing seasons do to him.
October 17, 200619 yr QUOTE(The Critic @ Oct 17, 2006 -> 04:37 PM) Yes he did, and I thought that was very funny. He came off great in the press conference, but we'll see what a couple losing seasons do to him. Didn't we already see that?
October 17, 200619 yr QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Oct 17, 2006 -> 06:38 PM) Didn't we already see that? I meant here. Chicago is a little rougher than Tampa/St. Pete.
October 18, 200619 yr I had to turn to another radio station because I kept hearing "If the Cubs are serious about winning NOW, then they will hire Pinella." Isn't that pretty much what they said about Dusty? "Baker's the manager, they want to win!" In order to win they have A LOT of work to do. Edited October 18, 200619 yr by Whitewashed in '05
October 18, 200619 yr QUOTE(The Critic @ Oct 17, 2006 -> 06:37 PM) Yes he did, and I thought that was very funny. He came off great in the press conference, but we'll see what a couple losing seasons do to him. That was REAL funny and has made me like him a little more! LOL!!!
October 18, 200619 yr QUOTE(knightni @ Oct 18, 2006 -> 10:00 AM) The Cub Mentality Thats one of the best ones yet.
October 18, 200619 yr Don't get me wrong, Lou is a real good manager. But their pitching coach sucks, their general manager sucks, and their talent on the field and in the system sucks. Lou isn't Jesus or something.
October 18, 200619 yr It's rough seeing my two favorite managers go to chief rivals in consecutive offseasons (Leyland and Piniella). This, however, is strange to hear coming from Sweet Lou's mouth (from the Sun-Times): "It used to be, when I came up to the big leagues, boy, you better respect the manager because if you don't, you're not going to play on that team. Now, the manager has to earn the respect of the players. And that's my job: Earn their respect, so I can expect respect at the same time.'' I admire the old school managers and it's curious and a little sad to see Lou say something like this.
October 25, 200619 yr Seeing both Ozzie and Lou blow up on the field would be the most hilarious thing ever.
October 30, 200619 yr BTW, A-ram opts for free agency. The "increased payroll" for the cubs will take a huge hit in the bidding war for A-ram.
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