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Does Anyone Else Think Ozzie Guillen Isn't Fit To Be An MLB Manager?

After his latest rant, I am really starting to think this guy isn't fit for the MLB he is so irrational and unprofessional it's almost comical. I know Lou has his occasional outbursts but, nothing compared to this guy, who is basically getting asked the very same questions as Lou, here is the link to his latest rant:

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/whitesox/cs-080504-ozzie-guillen-swears-media-chicago,1,2071713.story

 Your thoughts?

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Yeah, he’s an idiot.

Speaking of things that I am wondering if anyone else noticed- anyone else wonder why the record on the front page is wrong? It says 18-12, but we’re 18-13….I first noticed it was wrong before yesterday’s game at 18-11. Strange.

by Canseco's Roid Party on May 5, 2008 9:57 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ozzie

Thinks of no one but himself. He is saying what every manager thinks although they have what most people have, censorship.

He can talk and yell and talk and yell-—---too bad he isnt in a profession that gets you fired for that crap you know like every profession that isnt related to sports.

Its tired and not funny and tends to do nothing in terms of pumping his players up. They made a good point on the radio this morning that he went off about how its not the hitting coaches fault yada yada…...If its not the hitting coaches fault why still keep him around if he doesnt have an impact.

Same story differnt day. In fact, Kenny Williams, Ozzie and Jerry R are pefect for each other.

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on May 5, 2008 9:58 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My feeling is...

... that sometime this year, Ozzie will say or do something and Kenny will have no choice but to fire him, even though he just gave him an extension last year.

Just waiting for the explosion.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on May 5, 2008 10:04 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Very well could happen...

...but I don’t pay a lot of attention to Ozzie, because he is simply off the charts.

It’s hard to say how good a manager he really is, but I personally don’t give him much credit for what they did in 05. That team won because they had the best pitching in the AL, and they hit a ton of homeruns (Earl Weaver would have loved that team)

"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel

by MPH73 on May 5, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Crazy like a fox?

(1) People are talking about him, and not his just-swept players.

(2) There is some truth to his Cubs-ranting, isn’t there?

Not saying that his rants are morally correct, but I don’t think he is stupid. I’d even guess that he is actually quite calculating about when he goes off.

by TC Cubby on May 5, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are you suggesting that

he is Lou-like?

I don’t know that I can give Ozzie that much credit. Although I suppose it is possible.

"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome

by gwood on May 5, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was in the process of posting a rant of my own...

...about whether there was any truth in Ozzie’s Cubs-obsessed ranting when it occured to me that maybe, maybe we should give him the benefit of the doubt. What I mean is it’s entirely possible that reporters keep mentioning the Cubs to him during interviews and it’s leading him to responses like the ones referred to in the posted article. I hate to sound like I’m defending Guillen, because I’m not a big fan of his either, but it was just a thought.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 5, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think

that his tirade even warrents comment. I think that he may be mentally unbalanced and giving him an audience for this stuff just eggs him on. Let’s just move on to something important. Now, I really believe that Dome should be leading off and Sori should hit sixth and Cedeno should…......

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on May 5, 2008 10:01 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh, he's fit...

I recall even from my old Andy Frain days talking with him as a player, and he always had the mind, and generally the respect of those in the game; especially players. So, I think he’s a decent manager. What’s comical though is that he has always been one of the most outspoken, opinionated people in Chicago media, so I laugh whenever he has these public outcries about sports fans and what they think.

He really needs a fine and a suspension though before this totally comes off the rails. And is that the same son running around drunk in Chicago clubs most of the time? Now that’s funny.

by Damen Jackson on May 5, 2008 10:02 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LSA

“What’s comical though is that he has always been one of the most outspoken, opinionated people in Chicago media, so I laugh whenever he has these public outcries about sports fans and what they think.”

LSA—-hippocrat

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on May 5, 2008 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Note!

I deleted the content of the post because it was copied/pasted in its entirety from another article, without attribution. This is a copyright violation and not permitted at BCB.

Please! If you are quoting from an article, give a link and maybe one or two paragraphs from the article. That’s sufficient, ESPECIALLY the link.

To ryanbrixenivy, if you want to go back and do this, feel free. But I wasn’t going to leave it the way it was.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on May 5, 2008 10:04 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sorry about that

"We Are Not Fair Weather But Foul Weather Fans, Brothers In Arms In Streets and The Stands." -Eddie Vedder, Someday We'll Go All The Way

by ryanbrixenivy on May 5, 2008 10:11 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks

n/t

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on May 5, 2008 10:22 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

His comments are also a chilling reminder...

...of how “Cubs focused” he is. Exactly who is saying the Cubs are the “best”? And what does the “celebration” of Lee Elia’s rant have to do with anything?

His reaction reminds me of something I’ve encountered on many occasions with Sox fans. As soon as things start going down for their team, they take out their frustrations on the Cubs. Why? It’s completely irrational and rather sad—like some guy who’s pissed off at his wife and kids so he goes next door and punches his neighbor.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 5, 2008 10:30 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah.

The profanity and the ranting…that’s just Ozzie being Ozzie, but I didn’t get the Cubs remark at all. Pinella’s been on blast for a week about Theriot, Fontenot, Hill, and Soriano. It’s kind of sad how, just 3 years removed from a WS title, Ozzie (and not a few Sox fans) still seems obsessed with the Cubs and their fanbase.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on May 5, 2008 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've heard much the same thing from SOME Sox fans.

Let me be clear, before Dr Crawdad pops in here, that I don’t tar ALL Sox fans with this brush.

But yes, I have heard, far too many times when the Sox are having trouble, them trying to blame it all on the Cubs, or to yell their all-encompassing mantra, “Cubs suck!”

You’d think they’d have moved on from this after they won the World Series, but I guess not.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on May 5, 2008 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, this is a good point...

...and I actually meant to write “some Sox fans” in my post. Just as I would discourage anyone (hi, Marty Brennaman!) from using the worst Cubs fans to characterize all of us, I would do the same for other teams—including the Sox.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 5, 2008 10:42 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I stop short of tarring all of them.

In fact, one of my best friends is a Sox fan and he, his brothers, and I manage just fine. I even dated a Sox fan! That said, I went to the Cubs game on the 30th, and had two Sox fans sit next to me and root, quite loudly, for the Brewers. They stayed until the 7th inning stretch had begun and left. How ironic.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on May 5, 2008 10:42 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ive heard the same from some sox fans but not all just as you said

As soon as things go south for their team they start turning their attention to the Cubs. For me I watch the sox, only because I love baseball but I still want them to win because they represent this great city of ours. The only time I hope they lose is when they play us, plain and simple other than that I could care less.

"We Are Not Fair Weather But Foul Weather Fans, Brothers In Arms In Streets and The Stands." -Eddie Vedder, Someday We'll Go All The Way

by ryanbrixenivy on May 5, 2008 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I watch the Sox, too.

Though I have to mute it! I really like watching Javy Vasquez pitch, especially this season.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on May 5, 2008 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here, here

I agree with you entirely, ryan. We are all chicagoans, there is no reason to wish ill on another team from the same city, unless they are playing the Cubs. One of the best things that could ever happen IMO is a Cubs vs. Sox World Series.

I can’t watch Sox games though b/c I really can’t stand Hawk. His commentary is painful, especially his homerun calls (“stretch?”) and his strike out calls (“he gone?”).

"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome

by gwood on May 5, 2008 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'M SHOCKED!
...that the VAST majority of Cubs fans could care less about the Sox (except maybe during interleague) - Damen Jackson, May 1, 2008

I was just told this (of course it’s said by Cubbie fans a lot) and now this discussion with 49 comments about Ozzie Guillen and the Sox.

by DrCrawdad on May 5, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Number of mentions of the Cubs by Sox manger: 2

Number of mentions of the Sox by the Cubs manager: 0

QED

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on May 5, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And so...

...what exactly does that have to do with the perpetual (and false) boast of Damen Jackson?

by DrCrawdad on May 5, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Only Reason I Even Posted This Was Because He Mentioned The Cubs So Much

Other than that I don’t pay attention to the sox other than when we play them

"We Are Not Fair Weather But Foul Weather Fans, Brothers In Arms In Streets and The Stands." -Eddie Vedder, Someday We'll Go All The Way

by ryanbrixenivy on May 5, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He certainly is concerned with the Cubs

But he has always been that way. I’m not sure why exactly, but the Cubs are in his head. He had a lot to say about Lee Elia in that piece – maybe he is just jealous because, no matter how many tirades Ozzie puts out there, he will never come close to the greatness of the Lee Elia remarks. I mean, Elia had it all – anger, exasperation, insults, and just the right sprinkling of profanity – no way Ozzie could ever top that, right?

I also am amazed that this tirade was PRE-GAME, not post-game as I had initially assumed when I first heard about it. I can see being emotional and angry after a tough loss, but before the team even takes the field?

by SuperContext on May 5, 2008 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's a good point.

You would think Ozzie would have gone off on reporters after the team lost its FIFTH GAME IN A ROW.

That’s one thing I’ve been focusing on to keep my spirits up about the Cubs—so far at least, this team has been able to keep itself out of extended losing streaks. That hot April is really coming in handy.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 5, 2008 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Disagree

I think Ozzie needs to stay in baseball. I missed the rant, so I appreciate the chance to read it. I’m always entertained when Ozzie goes off the rails. Without arguing the merits of him as a manager (and I think he’s above average), I enjoy having him explode every once in a while. Baseball is built on a long history of characters, and Ozzie certainly qualifies.

Of course, I’m not a White Sox fan, so it doesn’t bother me knowing that my team’s manager is crazy.

"Don't think; it can only hurt the ball club."

by Jesse Guam on May 5, 2008 10:37 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He's good for comic relief...

As long as he’s managing them and not the Cubs, he can pop off all he wants. Who cares?

by bison on May 5, 2008 10:43 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't mind the insane ramblings

...but I can’t help but feel like Kenny Williams and Ozzy Guillen won a world series despite themselves, not because of. Just looking at the decisions they’ve both made since then makes me feel like 2005 was something of a fluke.

by Wreckard on May 5, 2008 10:44 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It was amazing pitching performances

and one of the most spectacular displays of timely hitting I’ve ever seen. I’m not sure how much credit a manager and a GM deserve for that, but I’d stop short of saying it was in spite of them.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on May 5, 2008 10:46 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not only that

but it was a bunch of players having career years all at the same time.

"Dad gum right this games gonna be played under protest. . . I guarantee this is gonna be one protest that's upheld." --Hawk Harrelson, 6/24/07

by RynoHoF on May 5, 2008 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah.

But they won the ring and, at the end of the day, that’s what counts.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on May 5, 2008 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah and a couple of calls from the umps

n/t

"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse

by BigJohnAZ on May 5, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, god ...

... here we go again with this stupid crap!

So, let’s look at the facts…

‘05 Sox
99 wins
1st place from game 1 to game 162
11-1 post-season
Sweep of the World Series

‘06 Sox
90 wins

by DrCrawdad on May 5, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Conveniently ignoring THESE facts..

... they nearly blew a 15.5 game lead, which would have been the biggest blown lead ever;

... that they DID get some help from the umpires;

... that the four WS games were all close and all four of them could have gone the other way.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on May 6, 2008 4:01 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

... they nearly blew a 15.5 game lead, which would have been the biggest blown lead ever;

Nearly, almost, could have…but didn’t!

... that they DID get some help from the umpires;

And what about the blown call in Houston where the umps gave Houston a HR when it was a not (and it was clearly a bad call, not judgement)?

The Sox were the best team in MLB in ‘05, if some Cubbie fans think they “got lucky” and/or the umps gave it to them, well it’s just bitter jealousy.

.. that the four WS games were all close and all four of them could have gone the other way.

Close, yeah and the Sox swept them away!

by DrCrawdad on May 6, 2008 6:48 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Even you ought to admit...

... that any team that wins a championship HAS to have some luck.

The Sox got more than their share.

And if the Cubs win a title getting luck like that, I’ll take it.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on May 6, 2008 8:49 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's get to the bottom...

Do you believe the ‘05 Sox were the best team in baseball? yes or no.

If not, then who?

by DrCrawdad on May 6, 2008 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No reply...

... to my direct question.

Why do Cubbie fans insist on saying the Sox “got lucky” or that the umps gave it to the Sox?

It’s bitter envy and jealousy. That and these Cubbie fans just want to take a bit off the shine of that World Championship Trophy.

And the only person who responded was the foul-mouth who buried his answer after another personal attack. And even at that the slime merchant said, “They have just kinda sucked ass since.” The Sox followed their 99 wins with 90 wins. 90 wins “sucks ass”?

When was the last time the Cubbies had back to back seasons of 90+ wins?

by DrCrawdad on May 8, 2008 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm pretty sure that you

are the whiniest, most sensitive person on the internet hands down.

Say what you want, I gave credit to the Sox for their 05 season and my “sucking ass” comment was referring to the greater portion of their play since. If you cannot admit that, you are as bad as people who cannot give any credit to the Sox for their play in 05.

And once again, your post makes you look lika an absolute imbecile because all you ever do is call me a “foul mouth” “slime merchant” and so many other names that so accurately describe you too.

I may be more creative and intelligent, but for every name I call you, you respond with one (less entertaining and more bitchy than mine)smart guy.

I find your level of insight and basic intelligence rather humorous. One thing I have learned throughout my wateful interactions with you…

THERE IS NO WAY YOU ARE A REAL DOCTOR.

Perhaps you play one on tv?

Calm down.

by Kinky Reggae on May 9, 2008 8:30 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmmmm....

“White Sox fan. If that bothers you then bear in mind that I’m here as long as Al allows me. If he wants me to stop posting here all he has to do is say the word. Until then please curtail the needless personal attacks and hostility. If you can’t respond in a rational way, please move on.”

”... here we go again with this stupid crap!”

Hypocrite much? You are such a broken record. Try taking some of your own advice Doc. What’s with the hostility? All someone did was express their opinion regarding the umpired in ‘05. Why must you be so hostile and agressive? It is really hurtful the way you come here and disrespect us all.

Calm down.

by Kinky Reggae on May 6, 2008 7:52 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

People vs. posts...

I commented on the oft repeated “the Sox got lucky” crap that’s posted here so very often.

You, on the other hand, f-bomb PEOPLE. Attacking people with curse word filled attacks is one thing (your forte) and contesting comments is another.

There is a difference. Think about it.

by DrCrawdad on May 6, 2008 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You want to point out ANYWHERE I "f bombed" you?

Seriously, I can’t wait to see this. I commented on your freakin hypocritical profile and I am not sure I have ever said “f you” to anyone…let alone you.

So…

next time you want to make claim, please back it up with fact. I may attack you often, which you so richly deserve in my opinion, but I cannot remember EVER telling you to F off. I may do so in round about ways but “f-bomb”?

As for the 05 WS, I happen to think they were far and away the best team in MLB, they got lucky with some things but they earned that ring. They have just kinda sucked ass since.

Calm down.

by Kinky Reggae on May 6, 2008 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're right...

...you’d never engage in vile personal attacks.

Ahhh what a GD pussy you are! – by Kinky Reggae on Mar 23, 2008

by DrCrawdad on May 6, 2008 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmmm...

Did I tell you to f off? Did I call you a f face? Did I tell you to go f yourself? Did I EVER use that word with you? EVER?

BTW, you are exactly what I said you were. And now you are a liar too.

Congrats!

Calm down.

by Kinky Reggae on May 7, 2008 8:03 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pot, meet kettle...

... right after calling me a “GD PUSSY” you claimed to have not done so.

Ok, so you didn’t use the F-Bomb, but it’s easy to get it wrong when you’ve used so many other thoughtful expressions, like….

“GD PUSSY!”

Nice going Rev. Wright.

by DrCrawdad on May 7, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Honestly..

......who cares? its a blog…we all love baseball (in respect to me GF to my right) to a fault…...its all good

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on May 7, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry Hammer

not trying to upset you. Just cannot leave this guy’s comments alone.

Has this offended your girlfriend or am I misreading your comment?

Calm down.

by Kinky Reggae on May 8, 2008 8:10 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just meant

She probably wishes I watched baseball and didnt revolve my life around it.

Just trying to be that guy that steps in the middle and breaks up a find and trying not to get hit.

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on May 8, 2008 9:01 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Reverend Wright called you GD pussy?

Maybe the guy deserves more credit than I have been giving him! Apparently, he knows SOMETHING.

Hey man, the way I see it, you deserve anythinig you get coming here the way you do. End of story. You ask for it, you get it.

Oh and by the way, I was the only one so far who gave you a straight up answer about the 05 Sox. But of course your sensitive psyche breezed past that on your journey to falsely accuse me of things.

Calm down.

by Kinky Reggae on May 8, 2008 8:08 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ozzie

I used to like Ozzie quite a bit… especially when he was a player. Today, I honestly can’t stand him. I though MLB was supposed to be about “professional” baseball? If a player/coach/manager/owner blew up once or twice, to me, thats no big deal. Ozzie seems to have made a bad habit of this, especially when his team needs some attention. If somebody hasn’t yet told him where that line is, the one he cannot cross, then eventually, he is going to cross it and will be fired. When this happens, he might have a hard time ever getting back into a managerial position again… hopefully, he’ll chill out, get some meds to calm him down, and keep a bar of soap nearby to keep his mouth clean.

by TheHawkRules on May 5, 2008 10:45 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I also

think the fans have a legitimate beef when the team is hitting something like. 232

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on May 5, 2008 10:47 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on May 5, 2008 10:51 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Might be his only hope

xanax

"We Are Not Fair Weather But Foul Weather Fans, Brothers In Arms In Streets and The Stands." -Eddie Vedder, Someday We'll Go All The Way

by ryanbrixenivy on May 5, 2008 11:00 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Makes me

very thankful that we have Lou as our manager. Ozzie loves making an ass of himself.

by sue369 on May 5, 2008 10:49 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cause Lou's never gone on a tirade...

Oh wait…

:)

"Don't think; it can only hurt the ball club."

by Jesse Guam on May 5, 2008 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not saying

Lou hasn’t gone a a tirade but he’s not a foul mouth ass like Ozzie is.

by sue369 on May 5, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Have you ever thought of this?

I wonder… do you think Ozzie wants to manage the Cubs? He goes on about ‘em enough.

by TheHawkRules on May 5, 2008 10:51 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't think so.

In fact, one of the Score guys asked him that a couple weeks ago and all but completely ruled it out…but, perhaps he doth protest too much?

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on May 5, 2008 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, but...

...even if he DID, he wouldn’t just come out and say it. Man, i wish he could have managed the Yankees in the late 70’s – early 80’s. Would have been a classic seeing him and the boss have a war of words on the field before some game… ah well.

by TheHawkRules on May 5, 2008 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't like Guillen, but

when the idiots continue to ask him the same questions that the idiots keep asking Piniella, they get what they deserve and that’s to be treated like the unintelligent morons that they are. Good for Guillen. If more managers did this maybe the tremendous stupidity from journalists and fans would become less of an issue.

by Maddog on May 5, 2008 11:35 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I guess with all the money he is getting paid

its TOO MUCH to ask he does interviews. Afterall he gets paid a load of money to work 8 months out of the year.

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on May 5, 2008 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just keep in mind that you're likely in the minority

when it comes to Cub fans. You go out and do your own research, work out what statistically would the best lineup, matchups, etc. I’d say it stands to wager that not many baseball fans do that type of work. So what is a moronic/painfully obvious question to you probably isn’t such a question to the average fan. However, I will grant you that the sports media in this town loves to instigate and they know how to push buttons. Ozzie’s just playing right into their hands with this type of malarkey. They wanted this reaction and they got it. It’s lazy, infantile journalism; it’s just sad that few people recognize it as such.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on May 5, 2008 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What gets me

The weird cult of personality that has sprung up around Ozzie.

Has anyone noticed that the Sox have introduced an “Ozzie Plan” package for tickets? Did he approve the plan or organize it or something?

Or that the commercials for the Sox games where doofuses hold up signs for the individual players feature shots of Ozzie in the dugout… well, just sitting there, occasionally looking around or nodding his head? WTF?

I mean the Sox have some great young talent. Can’t they sell tickets using the players on the field?

"I don't think anybody's paying attention to the Cubs." - Prince Fielder

by jasoniniowa on May 5, 2008 2:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Who cares...

Worrying about Ozzie Guillen is as productive as worrying about Dusty Baker in Cincinnati. Who cares.

by MDBNIU on May 5, 2008 2:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The only thing wrong with this post is the title.

You win a world series, you must being doing something right. I can’t stand Ozzie Guillen, but he sadly did bring up so good points…in between his sailor talk of course.

"You just don't know understand how frustrating this is"- Kevin Borseth

by TkGoUWGB on May 5, 2008 3:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The Sox didn't win the WS because of Ozzie.

In many ways, they won the WS in spite of Ozzie.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on May 5, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey Ozzie...

“Dooon’t stop…belieeeeven!”

What a fuckin idiot!

Calm down.

by Kinky Reggae on May 5, 2008 4:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The Sox hae a new slogan, courtesy of Ozzie

“We are the bitch of Chicago. We’re the Chicago bitch.”

Ozzie Guillen
5/4/2008

by cubswin on May 5, 2008 5:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ozzie trying so hard to get some pub...

yawn.

Felix Pie must play everyday!

by JB 23 on May 5, 2008 10:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes, Ozzie is crazy...

...but once again I refer the readers here to the best columnist in Chicago Sports, Barry Rozner. He hits on the head – once again – regarding Ozzie’s rants and Lou’s pseudo-rants. He carefully starts out with comparisons between cotton candy and shark attacks then nails it.

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=185642

Read it, read it carefully. Because Rozner has some very, very interesting points regarding our favourite LF’er and how Lou is approaching it.

by blackhawk24 on May 6, 2008 7:16 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pointed humor
But nothing gets more attention than a shark attack, with the possible exception of prepackaged managerial rants in Chicago, which, for the love of Herman Franks and all that’s holy, we should be quite used to by now.

If anything, we ought to be entertained by them.

Thanks for pointing out that column!

He can’t say, “We spent $137 million on a guy who can’t field a single position among the available eight…

“Furthermore, I’d very much like to replace him in the eighth inning with someone who bothered to bring a glove to the ballpark today…

Funny stuff!

by DrCrawdad on May 6, 2008 7:33 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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