Texsox Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 QUOTE(thedoctor @ Oct 16, 2006 -> 06:28 PM) i was hoping they'd hire bevington. oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapkomet Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan101 Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 They still have Hendry as GM, and Rothschild will now stay as pitching coach, so nothing will change really IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 (edited) 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, 2006 by Rowand44 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RME JICO Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Looks like Pinella wants the Flubs to go after A-Rod as well. Should be another interesting off season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Gleason Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Did Pinella say he wanted "8 midgets that could walk a lot"??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitewashed in '05 Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 (edited) 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, 2006 by Whitewashed in '05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Gleason Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 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!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg The Bull Luzinski Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Anybody else see Steve Lyons as his first base coach? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Cubs finally have a decent manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 The Cub Mentality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That funky motion Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 QUOTE(knightni @ Oct 18, 2006 -> 10:00 AM) The Cub Mentality Thats one of the best ones yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan101 Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggliopipe Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigHurt Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Seeing both Ozzie and Lou blow up on the field would be the most hilarious thing ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Go Cubs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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