Getting back to the basics.
I know it is early, and every manager says they will work on the fundamentals. But, I am really buying into Lou working on them this spring. Hey, I'm a Cub fan, I have to believe. I simply don't see him tolerating the same guy getting picked off several times in nearly the same circumstances, outfielders airmailing in throws, or just plain lack of hustle.
I've also been impressed with the two radio interviews I've heard from Ryno about managing in Peoria. Both times he talked about the way he learned things in the Phillies organization. Everybody will approach the game the same way. Hats on straight, everyone dressed the same. Maybe I am reaching the crumudgeon stage of life, but nothing get's me going than 25 guys wandering around the field with no direction. If they can't dress the same, if they don't all learn to run the bases and bunt, they can't be expected to win.
Which brought me to the February issue of the Vineline, and the picture of Cliff Anderson with his hat on sideways. He is probably slated for A-ball. We'll see how long it takes him learn how to show the game respect. And I read in the paper today Samardzija got a haircut.
The malaise is over Cubs fans. I hope we are seeing a bottom / up organizational change.
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I buy it all...
But hair? Or facial hair? This isn't the Army, after all.
That said, I like what I've seen from Piniella so far, too. No nonsense, no excuses, just hard work. I wasn't in favor of his hiring, but he's growing on me.
by Al on Feb 20, 2007 9:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
The hair doesn't affect the play.
by Nibbles on Feb 20, 2007 9:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I disagree
I already know some moron is going to respond to this and say "but the yankees have 26 WS victories". Shut up, it has nothing to do with hair, get over yourself.
by Thelonious on Feb 20, 2007 9:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
continuing this point
by Thelonious on Feb 20, 2007 9:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with you.
The Red Sox reflected their personality with their styles, and that was a fun team to follow.
by sparkles721 on Feb 20, 2007 9:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
exactly
Their are numerous examples of this: if I mention Rollie Fingers, I assume most of you immediately think of his killer 'stache. It's commonly believed that Bruce Sutter was inducted into the HOF as a Card because he had his best years in STL...in reality, they did this because he had a sweet beard with the cards. HOF voters love themselves a good beard.
by Thelonious on Feb 20, 2007 9:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not true.
Another guy I love that isn't cute is Manny Ramirez. He has a different look and a unique personality. Yeah, sometimes he should work a little harder, but I personally like him just the way he is. Staying with the Red Sox, I LOVE David Ortiz. He might be the coolest baseball player out there.
by sparkles721 on Feb 20, 2007 9:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you're a better person than me
by Thelonious on Feb 20, 2007 9:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You and me both...
by tyger1147 on Feb 20, 2007 10:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The Oakland A's of the '70's
by wicubfan on Feb 20, 2007 9:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Personal style
Not that I would rather have all that over, say, a World Series championship, but I don't think the two are mutually exclusive.
by gjdow on Feb 20, 2007 9:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
did you see
by Thelonious on Feb 20, 2007 9:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think Larr Johnson did that
by Whitebacon on Feb 21, 2007 3:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And it wouldn't have been
by santo for prez on Feb 21, 2007 3:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It's about the money
My preference is for the Yankees style clean cut image. I cringe when I see some of those tattoo-ed, trashy-looking, branded (with a branding iron) NBA players. Their appearance (and they way they carry themselves, which is closely related) doesn't exactly shout "role model" or "family atmosphere" the way baseball (and especially the Cubs) should.
So, I'm all for the hair code, the facial hair code, and rules regarding visible tattoos and the proper way to wear a baseball cap.
by Rev Gunia on Feb 20, 2007 10:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
It seems to me...
The only way it should be an issue is if it interfered with playing the game, as in the football example given above.
by Al on Feb 21, 2007 4:38 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I may have mentioned this before
by Jesse Guam on Feb 21, 2007 9:34 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
by Al on Feb 21, 2007 9:50 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Randy Johnson
That being said, I think he should grow a huge handle bar mustache. That would rock.
by Jesse Guam on Feb 21, 2007 9:55 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Best Cub facial hair ever: Tim Blackwell.

by Al on Feb 21, 2007 9:58 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Rod Beck
by flyball on Feb 21, 2007 10:11 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Shooter!
This is a picture of Beck from his SF days, but I think you'll all agree that he does win:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:RodBeck.jpg
by Jesse Guam on Feb 21, 2007 10:13 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I forgot about Beck.
by Al on Feb 21, 2007 10:17 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I always likes Beck
I even held out hope that Gerut or Grieve would have had a great run with the team
by flyball on Feb 21, 2007 12:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The Shooter
by mrcubsfan on Feb 21, 2007 1:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Beck in the Bleachers
by Jesse Guam on Feb 21, 2007 1:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If I knew how to find him....
by Al on Feb 21, 2007 1:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sorta torn on this one...
But Samadamadingdong is a rookie, a guy who has barely been in A ball. So I'm far less likely to care that Piniella has made him take a whole five inches off his mane.
by cwyers on Feb 21, 2007 10:02 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
get a haircut and get a real job
by NOMAR on Feb 21, 2007 1:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
It is all about professionalism..
by santo for prez on Feb 21, 2007 2:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
yes
by Thelonious on Feb 21, 2007 3:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
My point exactly!
Let's start a petition requiring the Cubs to all grow goofy facial hair.
by Jesse Guam on Feb 21, 2007 3:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I enjoy..
For the record.....I don't care about the facial hair/ hairstyles of these guys and personally I like to wear and see different styles.
by santo for prez on Feb 21, 2007 3:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Handlebars...
UZI
by Ozgreeder on Feb 21, 2007 3:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Disagree
And just in case anyone needs more inspiration...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_types_of_facial_hair
by Jesse Guam on Feb 21, 2007 3:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Wait, wait...
UZI
by Ozgreeder on Feb 21, 2007 4:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Building
We should definitely buy a minor league team.
by Jesse Guam on Feb 21, 2007 4:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
last year
by Thelonious on Feb 21, 2007 4:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I've had the....
Porn Stache
Hitler
Mutton Chops
Martin Van Buren
Right now, I have the Grizzly Adams. I look like Fat Jesus (not Phat Jesus).
UZI
by Ozgreeder on Feb 21, 2007 4:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I frequently wear the grizzly adams
by Thelonious on Feb 21, 2007 4:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately
by Jesse Guam on Feb 21, 2007 4:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
here's a picture of me relaxing after a nice kugel
by Thelonious on Feb 21, 2007 5:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice...
UZI
by Ozgreeder on Feb 21, 2007 5:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

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