Cubs Reach Deal With Padres For Hoyer And McLeod
by Al Yellon on Oct 26, 2011 7:38 PM CDT
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PrintThe Cubs and Padres have used the break in news due to tonight's rainout of World Series Game 6 to make the following announcement, via press release from the team:
The Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres jointly announce today that Jed Hoyer and Jason McLeod will leave the Padres, effective immediately, to accept positions with the Cubs. The Cubs have agreed to send the Padres a player to be named later as compensation.
Both the Cubs and the Padres intend to hold press conferences after the World Series. The Cubs intend to announce Hoyer as Executive Vice President/General Manager and McLeod as Senior Vice President/Scouting and Player Development, while the Padres intend to announce Josh Byrnes as Hoyer’s successor.
Out of respect for the World Series, both clubs have agreed to forego further comment until holding their respective news conferences after the World Series is complete.
This news has been expected for quite some time, and brings the band back together, so to speak; Theo Epstein, Hoyer and McLeod were the architects of two World Series titles in Boston before Hoyer moved on to the Padres as GM in October 2009 and McLeod joined him there as his assistant.
Sounds like a plan to me. Clearly, Theo intends to get right to work. I'm excited to see what happens in the near future.
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First TR!
Then TE!!
Now TO!!!
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by RiskyBusiness on Oct 27, 2011 12:09 AM CDT up reply actions
They all have "T" as the first initial
And they seem to be spelling something with the last initial.
R-E-O….Speedwagon?
Yay rain
(does 180 from earlier this evening.)
10-25-2011. Theo Epstein joins the Cubs. Now, the fun begins.
Glad it is 1 PTBNL
had heard 2 or 3.
10-25-2011. Theo Epstein joins the Cubs. Now, the fun begins.
That was fast. I hope the news keeps flowing and we can take care of on field issues soon.
We'll miss you Big Boy. #10 for Hall of Fame.
by mrcubsfan on Oct 26, 2011 7:44 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Hoyer, McLeod
According to this article, posted yesterday by Bruce Levine, Hoyer and McLeod actually had been in Chicago for three days.
and which Starbucks did they go to?
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They were actually working there
to expand their resumes just in case that Cub thing fell through.
If it wasn't for the injuries, we'd be printing WS tickets right now.
Geez, I wish Theo would just stop dragging his feet and get something done!
At this pace, Quade will be gone by Thursday and we’ll have Fielder signed by Friday…
Get 'em on, Get 'em over, Get 'em in!
by DKT on Oct 26, 2011 7:47 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
I certainly wouldn't be shocked to see Quade gone the day after the World Series is over.
by Nunyabidness on Oct 26, 2011 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Seriously...
… I don’t think they are going to work that fast.
Give it a week or two. There’s no huge rush here, right?
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I'll take under 11 days after the series is over.
And less than a week after that to hire his replacement.
They have put three of their top front office members in place within a couple of days
Epstein said he was going to meet with Quade “this week.”
I think his firing will happen relatively quickly. Is there a “huge rush” no? Is there any harm in getting it over with now if they know they’re going to fire him? No.
I don’t understand why you feel the need to post the “there’s no rush” stuff whenever someone mentions his potential firing. I wasn’t calling for his head NOW. I was saying I wouldn’t be shocked
by Nunyabidness on Oct 26, 2011 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah...
… but we know how much you want this. It did sound like you were calling for his head.
Most of us want Quade replaced. I’m not real concerned with the exact date.
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Excuse me Al, but I've been saying for a while now that I don't need Quade gone RIGHT THIS SECOND
In fact, I’ve argued with those who claimed he needed to be gone before the GM was hired that it was silly to expect that to happen.
Having said that, he needs to be gone, and I don’t see the point of waiting if he’s going to be fired. Again, I don’t know why you feel the need to rush in with the “calm down, we can wait until spring if need be” as often as you do.
by Nunyabidness on Oct 27, 2011 8:31 AM CDT up reply actions
Obviously, you can't wait till spring.
But we have a GM with a plan. It’s pretty clear that despite his kind words to Quade, he’s likely going to replace him. I can wait a week or two. Can’t you?
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As I have said over and over and over now
I can wait. My point is, I don’t see a POINT to waiting, why if,
It’s pretty clear that despite his kind words to Quade, he’s likely going to replace him.
Would he wait? What would be the purpose?
by Nunyabidness on Oct 27, 2011 9:47 AM CDT up reply actions
He's already said he wants to talk to Quade.
The way you’re positioning it, he should fire him without doing this.
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I suppose you could think that.
If you hadn’t actually read what I said.
by Nunyabidness on Oct 27, 2011 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions
personally, I really wouldn't mind if, instead of this...
he should fire him without doing this.
he did this…he should fire him without while he was doing this :)
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Oct 27, 2011 11:19 AM CDT up reply actions
Free agency.
It must happen before free agency starts. Preferably, we would have a new manager before free agency. Whether we spend on big names or just underrated/average names, who’s going to want to come to a team with no manager, or a team thinking about replacing the manager?
Have you ever been in big development project with a short time line?
These guys will be working 18/7 hours per day/per week through the Christmas holiday with possibly one day on T-Giving to spend with family.
They have much to do in accessing the current assets. Then putting together plans and contingency plans and then contingency off of contingency plans. They will have the insight from three organizations to access data and intel but will have to make it into an operational plan.
Now getting Hoyer in place allows the club to move on the next piece, the Field Manager ASAP. They can debrief Quade and staff, give Quade a role in the organization and hire a new manager by the end of the World Series.
On paper Sandberg offers a logical choice as Epstein mentioned the Cub way and the Cub manual all players will get in the system.
A friend once told me: "I don't buy the idea that a team learns anything from a loss, the only thing they learn is how to lose games."---Knight
Not sure...
…but I think he’s suggesting the Cubs are going to launch a full-scale military invasion of a small island nation somewhere off the coast of Ecuador.
Baseball is pitching, offensive production, baserunning and defense.
Will they bomb Benton Harbor?
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid. I'm a Sheeple and proud of it!
CC opts out over the weekend and Hoyer has him signed by Monday.
Bud holds a press conference on Tuesday and awards the 2011 World Series Championship retroactively to the Cubs.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Does Free Agency even start before Monday?
by Josh Timmers on Oct 26, 2011 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions
All Theo has to do is raise his staff and time will stand still...
Jed the stonecutter will take care of everything else.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
raise his staff
childish snicker
by JOVE23 on Oct 27, 2011 11:05 AM CDT via iPhone app up reply actions
Nope
Even if the series ended tonight, teams get a 5 day window (5 days or 10? I forget) to have sole negotiations with their free agents. We couldn’t even make an offer on CC until Wednesday.
Five days.
So if it ends tonight, it’d be next Wednesday. If there’s a game 7, next Thursday.
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I don't see there being a huge rush of signings right away anyway
Obviously, agents realize that there’s still a fair bit of front office movement going on throughout the league. Baltimore doesn’t have a GM, for instance.
For the most part, agents will advise their clients that they should hold off a bit until things settle down.
by jerry morales rules on Oct 27, 2011 9:43 AM CDT up reply actions
Al, is it possible you beat CNN on this?
I’m serious! CNN has nothing on it. Thank you for the great news in any case.
We have to demand more!
by copingwiththecubs on Oct 26, 2011 7:54 PM CDT reply actions
Twitter>>CNN
10-25-2011. Theo Epstein joins the Cubs. Now, the fun begins.
Sad but true
This franchise is big enough where you can plan for the future while also playing for the present.- Theo Epstein
by BelieveinBlue2314 on Oct 26, 2011 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, especially when I had to interrupt my dinner to post.
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I just heard in the car, on the score that Sandberg was in town today....hmmmm
nothing more tho.
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
I was watching Dave Kaplan on CSN
and he mentioned two separate people – one being a friend of his – spotted Sandberg and his wife flying into Chicago on Wednesday. His friend asked him if anything was happening with the Cubs and Ryno claimed he hasn’t spoken to anyone with the team since he was passed over for the manager’s job. Take that for whatever it’s worth…
Get 'em on, Get 'em over, Get 'em in!
Yes he is flying into Chicago at this time
because he has huge craving for Uno’s Pizza
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Me either
by Doggie Stalker on Oct 26, 2011 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions
My Π near Loyola was the best, way back when.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
If this is true
I heard Margaret’s son and his wife had a baby last week (I know friends of his) they’re probably in town to visit with them.
Nothing happens unless it's first a dream
by puckishcubsfan on Oct 27, 2011 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Now why would you ruin our Ryno conspiracy theory...
with something that makes much more sense??
Get 'em on, Get 'em over, Get 'em in!
I heard Ryne Sandberg
is the real author of all of Shakespeare’s plays!
by Josh Timmers on Oct 27, 2011 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Doesn't he own a house in the Chicago land area?
The Stat Pack
by shoemile on Oct 21, 2011 10:10 PM CDT
by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 26, 2011 11:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Not to put too much cold water on this
But, i’m sure Sandberg has a lot of friends and connections in Chicago that he could be here visiting with.
Second, Sandberg is under contract with Philadelphia. If the Cubs were talking to him in any capacity that would constitute tampering and Philadelphia would have a very strong claim.
Third, I do believe that Quade will be given an in-person hearing with Epstein before the Cubs go out to search for a new manager. I think it will be an uphill battle for him. Say what you will about Quade’s major league performance (I’ll say it wasn’t very good), but he’s worked for the Cubs for a while and I’ve never questioned his effort or dedication.to the Cubs. He deserves to be treated respectfully and, from what I gather from Ricketts, he would demand that.
by jerry morales rules on Oct 27, 2011 9:49 AM CDT up reply actions
San Diego Padres fans!
Please welcome your starting left fielder…BLAKE DEWITT!!!
Baseball is pitching, offensive production, baserunning and defense.
by daver on Oct 26, 2011 8:03 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
I thought you were gonna say
Soriano. Think they want him? And his salary? That would be awesome.
No I’m not serious. Except about the awesome part.
"We push bunt, we squeeze bunt, we hit and run, we steal home!" - Larry Cox on the 1989 NL East Champion Chicago Cubs
It's hardly rained
down here. They could’ve played tonight’s game. Let’s get those Redbirds defeated so Theo can make some noise on the north side!
by jthack on Oct 26, 2011 8:10 PM CDT via iPhone app reply actions
"Putting the band back together"
“We’re on a mission from God!”
by toppsmike on Oct 26, 2011 8:16 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Would be very funny if someone did a spoof of that with Theo and Jed
This franchise is big enough where you can plan for the future while also playing for the present.- Theo Epstein
by BelieveinBlue2314 on Oct 26, 2011 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
The plan is progressing
1) Hire Theo
2) Hire Jed and Jason
3) ??
4) Profit
Harry Caray: Marshall is going back to LA to get cocaine for his injured foot.
Steve Stone: Harry, that’s Novocaine.
by Julio Zuleta's Voodoo on Oct 26, 2011 8:17 PM CDT via iPhone app reply actions 1 recs
that would be terrible, not saying its not worth it but that would suck a little
This franchise is big enough where you can plan for the future while also playing for the present.- Theo Epstein
by BelieveinBlue2314 on Oct 26, 2011 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm fine with losing Kirk to SD
but there is just no way that BJax is the compensation for Theo.
I might have missed this yesterday...
…but has anyone asked Theo how he plans to divide up the duties between he and Hoyer? An out of town Cub fan friend asked me about that last night and I realized that I didn’t really have an answer.
I don't think anyone knows.
THEY might not even know until they sit down and meet.
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Tweet from Carrie Muskat
Wilken and Fleita will report to McLeod.
Not sure what this means for titles, roles, etc, and if this is confirmation that both have jobs for 2012 and beyond.
Very reasonable
I’m happy with this.
10-25-2011. Theo Epstein joins the Cubs. Now, the fun begins.
Absolutely.
Fleita is under contract for four more years, as we know. Wilken is under contract through 2012. We’ll see how it goes.
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Will be interesting
to see who makes the draft picks then. Will Wilken make them or will MacLeod? Ultimately it looks like MacLeod is responsible, even if Wilken is the one that actually calls out the name.
by Josh Timmers on Oct 26, 2011 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Not worried about who reads the name.
10-25-2011. Theo Epstein joins the Cubs. Now, the fun begins.
I didn't mean that literally
I meant who makes the pick.
by Josh Timmers on Oct 26, 2011 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I trust all 4 of them
10-25-2011. Theo Epstein joins the Cubs. Now, the fun begins.
I don't think the day to day activities of Wilken or Fleita will change much
The Cubs and Theo are just adding more good baseball minds to the organization, McLeod and Hoyer just happen to be in positions above them. This is actually good for Fleita, his main focus should be on getting the Dominican Academy and training facilities up and running and continuing to focus on amateur talent from Latin America.
I agree with Al on Wilken, we’ll see how it goes for 2012, maybe Wilken will want to move on, maybe Theo will want Wilken to move on, maybe they both want each other to move on, maybe they both want to continue the relationship.
I feel like there should be enough room in this organization for McLeod, Fleita, Hoyer, Theo, Fleita, and all the rest of them considering the Hendry Cubs were known for their ‘intimate’ front office.
by magicblue on Oct 26, 2011 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Their activities may not change...
…but they will most certainly be instructed to perform their day to day activities following the all new philosophy theo is putting in place. Also, if they show they aren’t capable of producing what theo wants under his regime, they likely won’t be here long.
The amount of change that is about to happen within the organization is much more immense than most realize. Theo is a “detail guy” who has a plan that he will follow to a T. Hendry was the opposite of Theo, and it will interesting to see how these guys react with someone who is going to have much higher expectations, that every detail is followed through on.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
IMO...
…and as I posted in another thread, I believe Wilken’s opinion on who to draft will be much less than it was with Hendry. If you look at his track record with the Cubs, that is probably not a bad thing.
Also, Give it a year and Wilken will either be let go (if theo and gang don’t trust his opinion) and or Wilken will leave on his own, because he feels he is taking a step back from the authority he had over the draft previously.
I heard a very telling quote from Theo when he discussed being impressed with the Cubs draft this summer and I paraphrase; “I was impressed on how the Cubs handled the draft this year. Not necessarily the players they drafted, but how they handled the draft”
The part about “not necessarily the players they drafted” was something that I think slipped off of his tongue, but could be very telling. Among all the other analysis’ theo will embark upon, one of them will be a thorough review of Wilken’s draft record.
I give Quade until 2 days after the WS is over and the new manager will be on board within a week after that.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
by MPH73 on Oct 26, 2011 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
Tim Wilken is (and has always been) here to draft the type of players that his GM wants him to draft
That’s what pretty much all scouting directors do. I really don’t see how you can blame Tim Wilken for drafting the type of players that Jim Hendry wanted. So it’s hard for me to believe that Tim Wilken is some loose cannon that can’t work with a new front office. If Wilken’s vision is at odds with Theo, then Wilken will leave at the end of his contract after next season. If they can work together, then Wilken will stay on board.
And Wilken has made some solid picks, some of them are still a ways away, but I expect Jackson and Cashner (2 wilken 1st round picks) to be solid MLB players with a pretty high ceiling. In the 1st 5 rounds the past 3 years, he’s drafted Baez, Vogelbach, DeVoss, this year, he drafted Szczur, Gibbs, Golden, who are all decent picks in 2010. He drafted Jackson, LeMahieu, Kirk, Rusin in 2009, he drafted Cashner, Flaherty, Carpenter in 2008. Many of these guys have yet to reach the majors yet you are already judging these drafts as Wilken failures?
http://thebaseballcube.com/draft/teamsdraft.asp?T=6
Just read this interview with Wilken after this year’s draft, he clearly was told (by Hendry) to approach the draft in a different way because there were more resources available. Also, note the focus on drafting high OBP, intelligent hitters who are “selectively aggressive” in the words of Theo…..
http://blogs.dailyherald.com/node/6148
Did the extra dollar commitment enable you to scout players in a different way?
“Definitely," Tim said. "That changes your whole strategy. Sometimes, if you had a limited budget, so to say, why be spinning your wheels and seeing someone more than once that basically you weren’t going to sign?
Did you look at different types of players this year?
“Good question. We sure did. I think you’re going to see it in the types of hitters we acquired in this draft. We’ve got some guys that may be able to fit that bill in the 3-5-hole in our lineup. I feel confident some of them well. We know we needed starting pitching. Where do we go first?
“I think you go where you think the strength is. There were pitchers, but as the prognosticators say, there was velocity. There wasn’t pitching ability. Maples, I believe, has pretty good pitching ability. I just didn’t see the style of pitcher we were looking for. There were more velocity guys in there than anything. That said, we went after the hitters, and we went after what we termed in the higher picks to be a little bit more intelligent at the plate, guys that have a chance to have a pretty good OBP. They’re selective, they want to work the pitcher hard. Sometimes that doesn’t always result in walks, but what it does is it results in high counts, which gets the pitcher out of the quicker.
“With Vogelbach and Baez, they’re mature for their ages at the plate. They’ve got good hand-eye. There’s not a lot of strikeout in either one. They’ve shown an aptitude to make adjustment in these high-profile showcases and also as they were playing in the state of Florida.
“You look at Zeke DeVoss in his first 90-100 plate appearances, he’s got a .462 on-base percentage.”
Aren’t the portions I highlighted the exact type of players Theo spoke of wanting to develop? I hope Wilken remains a part of this organization. The more baseball minds in the front office the better!
Not necessarily the players they drafted
I believe I’ve read or heard just about every interview Theo has given the last 2 days and I don’t ever remember hearing this part of the quote. I remember him saying he was impressed with the approach the Cubs took in the 2011 draft, drafting high ceiling players, and how it represented a different vision relative to how the Cubs approached the draft historically. Nowhere do I remember Theo specifically saying he didn’t like the players the Cubs drafted in the 2011 draft. And why would he ever say something like that out loud? It makes no sense especially in the context of how he didn’t really play his hand on anything, he spoke in mostly generalities when asked to provide details about specific Cubs related issues. Certainly, I could be wrong, but I’d like a source for this specific quote from Theo that you are referring to.
by magicblue on Oct 27, 2011 12:28 AM CDT up reply actions 10 recs
I say make this green.
Very well said sir.
Wilkens was a Hendry guy. It would be a pleasant surprise if he stayed.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Oct 27, 2011 2:54 AM CDT up reply actions
If Wilken’s vision is at odds with Theo, then Wilken will leave at the end of his contract after next season. If they can work together, then Wilken will stay on board.
Precisely.
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and, whether
Wilken goes or not, the Cubs front office will be a destination location.
10-25-2011. Theo Epstein joins the Cubs. Now, the fun begins.
The quote...
…I mention above, was indeed said by Theo. I can’t recall whether it was with Kap on the CSN show, or with Mully and Hanley in the morning, but it was said, just as I stated it.
Let me say this; Wilken is in for a big change in how he goes about things. He may flourish in this environment or he may not, time will tell. Again, I do think Hendry gave him more say than he will have under theo, but that is just my opinion.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
And I want them around at least 1 year because they know the system upside rightside downside and backwards.
Letting everyone go could lead to a mistake trading away someone. That’s how we got Ryno in 1982.
Nothing happens unless it's first a dream
by puckishcubsfan on Oct 27, 2011 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions
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Ya gotta LOVE it!!! Finally…after years…HOPE
There are no facts, only interpretations.
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Lets Go Theo!!! 10/13/2011
Man I'd be pissed if I were San Diego.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Finally...maybe, just maybe
I can laugh again at them after Garvey & “The Glove”
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Meaning the organization or the fans?
It seems pretty obvious that this is what team owner Jeff Moorad wanted. He’s now got his guy, Josh Byrnes, who he is very close to as his GM again. Moorad, according to some accounts, wasn’t willing to let Byrnes go, so he got to keep his guy, and actually elevate him, without having to fire anyone.
Darren Smith, who hosts a radio show on the Pads flagship XX and does a weekly bit with Hoyer was interviewed on ESPN Radio 1000 last night and he was not happy with the idea of Hoyer leaving. By his own accounts, Smith was a Kevin Towers guy and when Towers was dismissed, he was prepared to dislike Hoyer. Smith really came to like and respect Hoyer and was tremendously disappointed to see Hoyer go. He felt that Hoyer and McLeod were on the verge of doing some really good things in SD, and by many accounts, the Pads have an excellent system.
Nah...the "fans" are largely just "West Coast Fans"
The Garvey ‘pumping the white glove’ in Pads v Cubs Playoffs irked me no end…
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Fans can't be too mad
they still get to live in San Diego.
No Cubbiegoon, I am Deep Goat
Which is a good thing for 6 months out of the year
No weather changes and crappy summers. I’d pass.
San Diego's summers aren't crappy
The ocean keeps it cool and breezy all summer. Chicago has hotter summers than San Diego.
Now if you’re talking about the inland suburbs like Escondido, you might have a point. But San Diego is pleasant all year round. Except for the smog. San Diego residents like to complain about the smog in LA, but really, San Diego is just as bad.
by Josh Timmers on Oct 27, 2011 10:00 AM CDT up reply actions
No, I know they aren't hot
I was referring to the complete lack of any moisture and the smog. You couldn’t pay me to live there.
Lack of moisture?
This was one of the most humid summers I’ve experienced here. Don’t believe the hype.
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Oct 27, 2011 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions
The smog is nowhere near as bad as LA or Riverside....
and over the past 10 years it’s gotten MUCH better. In fact, my office is just north of downtown near Balboa Park and I can’t remember the last time I saw much smog.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 27, 2011 10:42 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm a working man.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 27, 2011 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions
I've been there.
It’s more like a hammock and hot plate inside a public restroom.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
It's clean, and my internet connection is fast...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 27, 2011 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions
That's the sever it was sending the packets to to test the speed of the connection.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 27, 2011 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions
UPS or Fed Ex?
Too many variables for my liking!
San Diego gets the smog imported
From Tijuana.
Seriously, if you look south from anywhere in SD, you can see the US/Mexico border outlined in a yellow haze.
"We push bunt, we squeeze bunt, we hit and run, we steal home!" - Larry Cox on the 1989 NL East Champion Chicago Cubs
That's true.
Instead of drifting south down the coast from LA, it comes north from time to time.
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Oct 27, 2011 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions
They've had the smokeless stuff down there for awhile now.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 28, 2011 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, the smog isn't much of an issue anymore
But it gets hot in the city too, not just El Cajon/escondido. Long-timers say ‘never needed AC.’ They don’t say that anymore. I’ve lived without AC for 2 summers now and I can guarantee you I wished I had it.
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Oct 27, 2011 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions
"Out of respect for the World Series"
MLB makes their biggest event sound like somebody died. maybe they will allow announcements in balckout regions?
Dons
black armband
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/checks for an appropriate sympathy card/
There are no facts, only interpretations.
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The corpse would take over the
driving gig.
10-25-2011. Theo Epstein joins the Cubs. Now, the fun begins.
Theo
sure works fast. I know this was expected and am really happy it happened so quickly. Now they can get to work sooner rather than later.
Next step please.
Hiya Swoosie!
Me so happy! Easy there girl… 161+ days until ST!!! Lets save alittle excitement! :]
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Lets Go Theo!!! 10/13/2011
Cool
Francona’s next ..then the band will be all reassembled.
"Keep looking into the past for answers and you'll keep repeating the past" - Some Smart Guy
Right.
We’ve been there, done that with big-name managers. Time to do something different.
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so far
What Epstein has done is recreate his BoSox staff. Why would he suddenly not do that at the manager position?
I think the chances of Francona being the next manager are better than 50%.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Oct 27, 2011 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions
You get that thing I sent?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
YES!
I’m sorry, I totally forgot all about it. My kid loves it!
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Oct 27, 2011 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Francona also never finished better than third place
the four years he managed Philly
by LT on Oct 27, 2011 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think the odds are that high
First of all, there is a big difference between the relationships that a GM has with his assistants than with the manager.
Second, I think that the relationship with Francona, while I’m sure very good, seems to me to be a case where they may be best off just moving in different directions. There was some friction between them during the season. Epstein may have been a person that was advocating that Francona should have been let go.
by jerry morales rules on Oct 27, 2011 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions
not disputing anything else...
but several interviews he’s said Francona’s getting let go was a big reason he entertained the idea of leaving.
So i you can give you can take it.
That could also be taken as...
The ownership and president have pretty much lost all ability to reason anymore, and he didn’t want to stick around a job like that.
And we tried something different by hiring a nobody like Quade.
And we saw why he was a nobody in the first place. Your reasoning isn’t as asinine as the “don’t ever bring in a former Cub ever” argument you despise, but it’s still incredibly faulty.
Theo! Good job, Tommy Boy!
Why do people think Wilken is so great?
because he signed Carpenter and Halladay with Toronto twenty years ago? Everybody continues to say the Cubs farm system is very weak and when you compare it to a team like the Cardinals it’s not even close. Wilken has been on the job nearly six years and where are the impact guys? Never understood the love affair with this guy.
I would think the very very limited draft budgets up to 2011 would play a part in this.
by ubercubsfan on Oct 26, 2011 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I think...
…that is overblown a bit, about the draft budgets. I would agree, they haven’t spent on the draft like they have the major league club, but there are still a lot of clubs that don’t have huge draft budgets that have outperformed the Cubs for years.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
We've been one of the stingiest draft spenders until this year.
This is the first year Wilken really had some budget flexibility, and not surprisingly our draft was praised by the experts.
his track record here is still not good
other than Castro, there are no impact guys at all. Maybe money has something to do with it, but please, where are the impact guys?
where are the impact guys?
playing for teams that spent money in the draft
THEOOOOOOOOO (and Hoyer)
by jesus christos on Oct 26, 2011 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Give me six years in Cubs history, 1965 to present.
Mike JW, go.
Excludin Wilken’s time
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it's obviously a pathetic history
I just don’t believe for one second Tim Wilken is some great scouting director, he just has not been that here.
He is better than what we have had.
I’m a Wilken defender. Since the organization hasn’t cared about Research And Development for most of the last 80 years, Wilken is a lousy scapegoat.
10-25-2011. Theo Epstein joins the Cubs. Now, the fun begins.
one thing we i think we can agree on is this organization is not cursed
it’’s just been a totally inept and incompetent run organization for nearly 80 years. You can’t run a franchise worse than this team has been run year after year. That’s why this Epstein hire is so exciting.
Since Dallas Green left...
…the Cubs most likely have one of the worst draft and player development track records in all of baseball.
Since JH was player development from 94 til 02 and GM from 02 until 11, his philosophy has been the main achilles heel IMO. Wilken had a good record going back many years, but it certainly hasn’t been good with the Cubs. I can’t blame that all on budgets, but it could be Hendry’s philosophy had a dragging effect on Wilken, I don’t know for sure. What I do know, is he has just lost some power that he had before and he is going to have to prove himself.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
Being under the gun
for your actions is better for the whole, than the alternative.
10-25-2011. Theo Epstein joins the Cubs. Now, the fun begins.
I'm looking at a list of the
Cubs top draft picks. Really scary stuff
10-25-2011. Theo Epstein joins the Cubs. Now, the fun begins.
the only worse
looking @ site with payroll. Cot’s is a scary site to visit
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by shoemile on Oct 21, 2011 10:10 PM CDT
by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 27, 2011 10:49 AM CDT up reply actions
Who says that?
The Cardinals farm system is no great shakes.
by Josh Timmers on Oct 26, 2011 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions
It's actually really strong right now
Probably pretty easily a top 10 system. A fantastic pitching trio of Shelby Miller / Carlos Martinez / Tyrell Jenkins, and 2 bats in Zach Cox and Kolten Wong that are at least borderline top 100 talents. 2011 2nd rounder Charlie Tilson could be a good one with time. I could go on, but it would be too depressing.
Sickels comment was "You have to love this system."
http://www.minorleagueball.com/2011/10/19/2502022/st-louis-cardinals-top-20-prospects-for-2012
He really likes the top 3 pitchers.
John Grabow - Who will pay you $4.8 million in 2012?
Please read magicblue's greened comment above.
Baseball is pitching, offensive production, baserunning and defense.
How do you pronounce McLeod?
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
I'm going with McLoud until I hear different.
10-25-2011. Theo Epstein joins the Cubs. Now, the fun begins.
Yeah that's how I read it, too.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Hopefully one day he replaces former Love Boat etc star Gavin McLeod as the most famous McLeod ever!
Nothing happens unless it's first a dream
by puckishcubsfan on Oct 27, 2011 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Good to see the front-office stuff is getting settled
Soon they can focus on on-field issues. The sooner, the better.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Oct 26, 2011 11:07 PM CDT reply actions
aren't u the same guy who wanted Quade and Hendry to return?
just curious, how do you think that would work?
by MikeJW on Oct 26, 2011 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
Isn't great to not have to ponder that!
So now are we going to have multiple Jed fanshots?
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by shoemile on Oct 21, 2011 10:10 PM CDT
by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 26, 2011 11:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Nah.
Hopefully, just one more front page post when they have the news conference.
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Yes -- but if they aren't ...
Then this is a definite, demonstrable upgrade.
Not too hard to grasp.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Oct 27, 2011 8:35 AM CDT up reply actions
Whatever, AB
You’re not going to bait me into anything. The statement speaks for itself.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Oct 27, 2011 9:18 AM CDT up reply actions
It speaks to a complete lack of conviction in anything you say.
by Nunyabidness on Oct 27, 2011 9:49 AM CDT up reply actions 5 recs
He's dumped on him far too much to do anything more than say "I hope I'm wrong"
Theo! Good job, Tommy Boy!
Let's say that Ryno is hired and in a couple of years, leads us to the NLCS or WS
Do you think Bruce would actually admit he was wrong?
by Nunyabidness on Oct 27, 2011 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't know.
He’s criticized Ryno enough that I don’t know if it’d really matter if he admitted it or not.
Theo! Good job, Tommy Boy!
I don't think it would matter, but I wonder whether he'd be willing to admit he went on his diatribes
Or whether he’d just claim that he never said such a thing.
by Nunyabidness on Oct 27, 2011 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah he would....
but then he would also say something along the lines of , who’s to say that davey martinez couldnt have done the same with the same group…
So i you can give you can take it.
If Ryno don't...will you?
"Keep looking into the past and you'll keep repeating the past" - Some Smart Guy
Seriously? WTF!!! Then why the hell would he want him to be hired?
So, he wants to hire Ryno BUT he doesn’t believe he will? Interesting. I’d hope he’d believe he would…if not, then that’s just another point towards hiring him because he’s St. Ryno.
"Keep looking into the past and you'll keep repeating the past" - Some Smart Guy
When did I say I wanted him hired?
Just because I’m not on some crazy rant about how terrible he’ll be doesn’t mean he’s my first or even second choice.
by Nunyabidness on Oct 27, 2011 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Dude, you haven't been paying attention?
The only choices we have are…
a) Hire Sandberg as manager and win WS
2) Hire Sandberg as manager and fail even more miserably than ever before
d) Don’t hire Sandberg and something else better, worse or the same as the previous two choices happens.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 27, 2011 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Where the hell is option yellow?
I want that one!
by Nunyabidness on Oct 27, 2011 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions
I never thought you did...but...
if you were to give Sandberg your approval, I’d hope that would mean you’d think he was capable of winning. Is that overstating? Shoemile seems to be confused on that.
"Keep looking into the past and you'll keep repeating the past" - Some Smart Guy
I'm not confused by anything.
You’re the one asking people to own up for things they never said.
Theo! Good job, Tommy Boy!
So you agree that my pumpkin bread is better than Dan's blueberry muffins?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 27, 2011 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
SWL
We made pumpkin cake last night with cream cheese frosting…..
If we had a taste testing mine would kick both of your asses.
If I was more computer literate I’d post the picture we took of it.
The Stat Pack
by shoemile on Oct 21, 2011 10:10 PM CDT
by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 27, 2011 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
This sounds great.
I’m now on record as saying that MCF’s pumpkin cake is way better than SWL’s dry pumpkin bread and the blueberry muffins Dan makes that actually just contain raisins.
Theo! Good job, Tommy Boy!
Are you throwing down a challenge?
Because I will bake circles around you and your silly Easy-Bake Oven-Ducan-Hines wannabe ass.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 27, 2011 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Easy-Bake Oven-Ducan-Hines wannabe
I think not
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/pumpkin-bars-recipe/index.html
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by shoemile on Oct 21, 2011 10:10 PM CDT
by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 27, 2011 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Bet my ice cream kolachky are better.
Dear Great Pumpkin, I am looking forward to your arrival on Halloween Night. I hope you will bring me lots of presents.
Katie
You might indeed be able to outbake us.
Guessing you and I could outbake most of these fools :)
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by shoemile on Oct 21, 2011 10:10 PM CDT
by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 27, 2011 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions
You don't know who you're dealing with.
There is bacon in my pumpkin bread…and crushed Cap’n Crunch topping.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 27, 2011 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions
my wife has a cake business here in town..
her biggest cupcake flavor is " the Elvis" banana cake with peanut butter butter cream with dark chocolate drizzle and sugared cinnamon bacon crumbles on top.
So i you can give you can take it.
wow, that sounds awesomely deliciosa!
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Oct 27, 2011 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Most of them
Most.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I'm the chef at a restaurant in Portland
and I make all the desserts. I accept any and all challenges
Marilyn Monroe "yogi your a pretty cool guy"
Berra " Marilyn you ain't so hot yourself"!
I did say MOST
C’mon Dan & SWL I don’t think it’s that much of a challange to outbake either of them
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by shoemile on Oct 21, 2011 10:10 PM CDT
by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 27, 2011 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Remember - they have a head start...
…seeing as how they’re both half-baked already.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
I'm sure you have me beat.
But NO ONE can top my mother-in-law’s cheesecake.
Dear Great Pumpkin, I am looking forward to your arrival on Halloween Night. I hope you will bring me lots of presents.
Or Reese's Peanut Butter Cups?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 27, 2011 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions
I could
(I’d use strawberry sauce)
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
She has strawberries on the side.
You can drizzle them on top if you like.
Dear Great Pumpkin, I am looking forward to your arrival on Halloween Night. I hope you will bring me lots of presents.
Then I CAN top
your mother-in-law’s cheesecake!
Seems like everyone can.
by Josh Timmers on Oct 27, 2011 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Ha ha.
You got me there.
Dear Great Pumpkin, I am looking forward to your arrival on Halloween Night. I hope you will bring me lots of presents.
well, whose is it?
If we had a taste testing mine would kick both of your asses.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/pumpkin-bars-recipe/index.html
So i you can give you can take it.
That is recipe we used last night
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by shoemile on Oct 21, 2011 10:10 PM CDT
by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 27, 2011 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah but you claimed it was yours...
but paula deens recipe…so paula deen’s pumpkin bars would have won…
i snark.
So i you can give you can take it.
That made actually LOL
Thankfullly no one is around.
The Stat Pack
by shoemile on Oct 21, 2011 10:10 PM CDT
by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 27, 2011 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions
My favorite Paula Deen recipe
is her butternut squash soup.
Dear Great Pumpkin, I am looking forward to your arrival on Halloween Night. I hope you will bring me lots of presents.
You should see some of my creations.
I made these for an Oscar party-haha.
The we have an example of some of my cookies.
My favorite was my “Let Them Eat Cake Cake”. It was a bundt shaped Barbie cake except that I took off her head and drizzled red jelly all over. Drats…I can’t find a pic of that.
Dear Great Pumpkin, I am looking forward to your arrival on Halloween Night. I hope you will bring me lots of presents.
The art and baking must go hand in hand
The Stat Pack
by shoemile on Oct 21, 2011 10:10 PM CDT
by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 27, 2011 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Too bad they don't taste as good as they look.
Those marshmallow eyes were dry and disgusting.
Dear Great Pumpkin, I am looking forward to your arrival on Halloween Night. I hope you will bring me lots of presents.
BCB Bake Sale
to buy out Soriano/Zambrano’s contract(s)
by JOVE23 on Oct 27, 2011 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
LOL...this should be green :)
love it
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Oct 27, 2011 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I know what I'm baking.
Meatball cupcakes!
Dear Great Pumpkin, I am looking forward to your arrival on Halloween Night. I hope you will bring me lots of presents.
nice!
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Oct 27, 2011 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow!
Mine looks like the Ray Rayner version of a Chauncey art project in comparison.
Dear Great Pumpkin, I am looking forward to your arrival on Halloween Night. I hope you will bring me lots of presents.
these are my specialty....
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Oct 27, 2011 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Awesome sauce.
Dear Great Pumpkin, I am looking forward to your arrival on Halloween Night. I hope you will bring me lots of presents.
KC you're quite talented!
Fun!
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Oct 27, 2011 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
thanks
Dear Great Pumpkin, I am looking forward to your arrival on Halloween Night. I hope you will bring me lots of presents.
Wait...wait...wait
You asked me if I would admit I was wrong if Sandberg was hired and didn’t lead us to a World Series. What exactly is it I’m admitting I’m wrong about?
If Sandberg was hired I would HOPE he’d win. Wouldn’t you?
That’s slightly different than you and Bruce shitting on every thread talking about what a colossal mistake it would be to hire him in the first place.
How about this. How about YOU admit YOU were wrong? You thought I was one of the people who was cheerleading for Ryno. You tried to “get me” and it backfired because I am not, nor have I ever been one of the ones calling for Sandberg. How about you do that, instead of trying to claim that someone else misunderstood you.
by Nunyabidness on Oct 27, 2011 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not sure I said "colossal mistake"...
“epic mistake” was, I think, how I said it. I’ll have to go back and check.
You’re right…I thought you were one of the Pro-Sandberg gang…I was wrong.
"Keep looking into the past and you'll keep repeating the past" - Some Smart Guy
Not sure...Epic was easier to spell...
Colossal means
extraordinarily great in sizeand epic means
majestic; impressively great
"Keep looking into the past and you'll keep repeating the past" - Some Smart Guy
I'm going to guess that the PTBNL is one of our 2011 draft picks.
Since, they can’t be dealt yet.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
Could be, I guess.
I doubt they want to wait 8 months, though.
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No
It’s a PTBNL because the Cubs have given the Padres a list to choose from and Josh Byrnes needs to talk with his scouts about which one he wants. It’s just so that the Padres don’t hold Hoyer and MacLeod up while they make their decision.They’ll announce it in a week or so.
There is no way it’s a 2011 draft pick. There’s no way they’d wait until August and risk the guy getting hurt playing five months in the Cubs system.
by Josh Timmers on Oct 27, 2011 12:27 AM CDT up reply actions
Also
Player must be selected within six months. We are 8 months from the draft and 10 months from when most picks sign. Seems unlikely it will be a player from 2011 draft.
Yep
Recently drafted players cannot be dealt for 1 year after they have signed. As smmcctrk points out, a PTBNL has to be named within 6 months of the transaction. In order for the PTBNL to be a 2011 draft pick, the transaction would have to be make in mid-January at the earliest. In other words, no 2011 draft picks will be dealt.
I read that the player will be named
after the Rule 5 draft. Sorry, no link.
The sun is up. They sky is blue. It's beautiful, and so are you. Dear Prudence, won't you come out to play? ~Lennon & McCartney
by SouthWabashSoul on Oct 27, 2011 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions
That's what the NC Times is saying
I doubt they’d want anyone that was Rule 5 eligible (otherwise they’d just take him) so maybe it’s someone they want to put on the 40 man roster but don’t want to leave one of their own players unprotected.
Although it is possible it’s someone who is Rule 5 eligible but the Padres don’t want to put him in the majors all year next season.
by Josh Timmers on Oct 27, 2011 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions
I f$&@ing love this.
I think this is how Theo courted Jed Hoyer and Jason McLeod
Jed picks up the phone says: This is Hoyer.
Theo: Jed it’s Theo. I’m getting the band back together.
Jed: Where?
Theo: The Cubs. Ricketts says it’s our show and he won’t get in the way.
Jed: No Fucking Way.
Theo: Way.
Jason McLeod is yells in the back ground to Jed: What is no Fucking way?
Jed responds to Jason: Theo says he’s getting the band back together.
Jason: I’m in.
Jed: We are in.
Theo: Sweet meet me at Starbucks and well figure out how to get out of our contracts.
Jed: We be there, later.
Theo: Late.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Oct 27, 2011 2:39 AM CDT reply actions 9 recs
Any chance you could penn this script and FanPost it by lunch today?
I’ll need something to read.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
"Getting the band back together" can only mean one thing
Jed Hoyer: Hi, Tom.
Theo Epstein: Jed. How you doing?
Jed Hoyer: Hi, Theo. How ya doing? How was Boston?
Theo Epstein: Oh it was bad. Thursday night, they’d serve a wicked chowdah.
Jed Hoyer: Can’t be as bad as the lobstah roll at the PawSox games.
Tom Ricketts: Or that sushi at Petco.
Jed Hoyer: Well they’re all pretty bad.
Theo Epstein: Jed, me and Tom, we’re putting the band back together. We need you and Jason McLeod.
Jed Hoyer: Oh man. Don’t talk that way round here. My owner, he’ll kill me.
Tom Ricketts: John, you gotta understand that this is a lot bigger than any domestic problems you might be experiencing.
John Moores: Jed, what the hell is he talking about?
Jed Hoyer: Don’t get riled, sugar.
John Moores: Don’t you “Don’t get riled, sugar” me! You ain’t goin’ back on the market no more, and you ain’t draftin’ them ol’ “five-tool” players. You’re livin’ with me now, and you not gonna go slidin’ around witch yo’ ol’ Quinzee hoodlum friends.
Jed Hoyer: But babes, this is Theo Epstein!
John Moores: Theo Epstein? Shit! He still owes you a PTBNL, fool.
Theo Epstein: Would it make you feel any better if you knew that what we’re asking Jed here to do is a holy thing?
Tom Ricketts: You see, we’re on a mission from God.
John Moores: Don’t you blaspheme in here! Don’t you blaspheme in here! This is my man, this is my ball club, and you two are just gonna walk right out that door without your venti latte, without your caramel macchiato, and without Jed ‘Gonzo For Sale’ Hoyer!
Jed Hoyer: Now listen to me. I owe you another year, but I’m the GM and you’re the owner. And I’ll make the decisions concerning my life.
John Moores: You better think about what you’re saying. You better think about the consequences of your actions.
Jed Hoyer: Oh shut up, woman!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Oct 27, 2011 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions 5 recs
Great...
…. except I think Jeff Moorad is the guy you wanted in there, not John Moores.
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I flipped a coin
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Strangely enough
Moores still has a slice of the team, since Moorad bought on lay-away. I don’t remember correctly, but Moores is not completely out for another 2 years.However, he no longer has any say in the team’s actions since he is very much a minority owner.
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Oct 27, 2011 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions
I know these are supposed to be cute.
However, I truly hope to God these guys don’t talk like this.
Dear Great Pumpkin, I am looking forward to your arrival on Halloween Night. I hope you will bring me lots of presents.
by katie casey on Oct 27, 2011 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't know what (if anything) BCPoD was parodying
But mine’s a straight find-and-replace from a movie which I have often quoted here in the past :P
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Aha...I get it NOW.
Sometimes it takes me awhile. Will you forgive me if I order you an orange whip or bring you some Cheez Wiz?
Dear Great Pumpkin, I am looking forward to your arrival on Halloween Night. I hope you will bring me lots of presents.
by katie casey on Oct 27, 2011 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Just don't come after me with an automatic weapon
And we’re all good.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I'm more likely to hit you with a ruler.
Dear Great Pumpkin, I am looking forward to your arrival on Halloween Night. I hope you will bring me lots of presents.
Kinky
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 27, 2011 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
This is a deep well of "win"!
GO HAWKS! Beat the Lions (again)!
by tommy veryzer on Oct 27, 2011 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Now I can't get "The Boy are Back in Town" out of my brainpan.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
...Boys...
Never a comment without a Tyepo…
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid. I'm a Sheeple and proud of it!
Does this help?
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/schedule/important_dates.jsp
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid. I'm a Sheeple and proud of it!
Randy Bush is now gone
heard on the radio he is out and was given a one year severance.
Btw, I found Wittenmyer’s pleading for Bush to retain his job pretty comical, I took it that he was one of Wittenmye’s main sources in the organization.
also Bush lost credibility with me when said
in mid July that Quade was doing a great job.
Now it is AMUSING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by shoemile on Oct 21, 2011 10:10 PM CDT
by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 27, 2011 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions
What the heck is so wrong with someone saying someone is doing a good job? Bash him publiclly is a good thing?
Nothing happens unless it's first a dream
by puckishcubsfan on Oct 27, 2011 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
I was hoping he would provide
us service for a season. No huge loss.
Foreshadowing Q?
10-25-2011. Theo Epstein joins the Cubs. Now, the fun begins.
no question Quade is gone
my guess is they announce it by next Tuesday.
Randy Bush
had more built-in value than Quade, so yeah.
10-25-2011. Theo Epstein joins the Cubs. Now, the fun begins.
You would think....But with all the people being hired for the front office, there was no place for Bush...
THe coaching staff must be addressed soon.
A manager should be
in place in a week.
10-25-2011. Theo Epstein joins the Cubs. Now, the fun begins.
Yes, I think he was his source.
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
Gotta be a bummer
being made more irrelevant.
10-25-2011. Theo Epstein joins the Cubs. Now, the fun begins.
Saources
are ‘hot and spicy’ and ‘smoky chipotle’.
10-25-2011. Theo Epstein joins the Cubs. Now, the fun begins.
His saources roamed the earth 12 million years ago
by Emelie on Oct 27, 2011 9:27 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
A played with little caveman kiddies too...
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid. I'm a Sheeple and proud of it!
I'm fine either way on this one.
10-25-2011. Theo Epstein joins the Cubs. Now, the fun begins.
They just said on the Score that the Cubs contacted them
and said Bush will work for the Cubs in 2012. Probably scouting in Arizona, IMO
"Go Cubs!"
He's a good left-handed DH
We could use him during interleague play.
by Josh Timmers on Oct 27, 2011 9:42 AM CDT up reply actions
yeah, he will most likely finish out his contract
and then move on.
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by SouthWabashSoul on Oct 27, 2011 10:51 AM CDT up reply actions
Maybe he’ll take Ed Lynch’s old seat.
Nothing happens unless it's first a dream
by puckishcubsfan on Oct 27, 2011 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Makes sense...
…Theo will keep him around for a while because he should know the players as well as anyone.
Whether theo ends up trusting his opinion over time, is another matter, but he will suck all the information out of Bush he feels as useful.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
This came out about an hour ago
Per Chris DeLuca, “Love my guys M&H but impeccable sources say Randy Bush is staying on under Theo, contrary to reports this AM.”
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by shoemile on Oct 21, 2011 10:10 PM CDT
by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 27, 2011 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions
reply fail obviously
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by shoemile on Oct 21, 2011 10:10 PM CDT
by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 27, 2011 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions
The Theo dateline
10-25-2011 Joins team in official capacity
10-26-2011 Sends PTBNL to SD for Jed Hoyer and Jason McLeod
10-27-2011 Dispatched former GM Randy Bush
10-25-2011. Theo Epstein joins the Cubs. Now, the fun begins.
Not sure if this is worth a fanshot
but here’s a nice list of “highlights” from Quade’s 2011debacle:
at the bottom of the article is this little piece about how taxpayers paid for the restaurant at the Cell..
Not living in illinois any more, i guess i dont blame Ricketts for asking for some money….
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-sox-bacardi-20111027,0,7705637.story
So i you can give you can take it.
Really nice to have Hoyer and McLeod on board
McLeod’s drafting history is almost impeccable. And just having someone of authority with “Player development” in their title is feeling good right now.
The sun is up. They sky is blue. It's beautiful, and so are you. Dear Prudence, won't you come out to play? ~Lennon & McCartney
by SouthWabashSoul on Oct 27, 2011 10:50 AM CDT reply actions
Is player development
permitted?
10-25-2011. Theo Epstein joins the Cubs. Now, the fun begins.
Yes, but you need a stop bath and a fix bath once you have developed them.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid. I'm a Sheeple and proud of it!
Glad to see
the Cubs going in the right direction! Looking forward to the upcoming days and weeks to see what moves are going to happen.
"I don't believe in curses." -- Theo Epstein
Patience, TJ.
So far, it’s worked out pretty well, right?
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So far...but I have waited a month for the other. I see an unneeded trip to Florida happening.....
This would not be needed if it was taken care of already.
Well, chances are...
They’re waiting until after the World Series ends to see who will be available in terms of managers.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Oct 27, 2011 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Perhaps.....But if its Sandberg.....It should be fairly quick....
But will he have to go through the motions of interviewing minority candadates as well?
Probably,
But if indeed they have settled on Sandberg, it won’t be long. Keep the faith. :-)
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Oct 27, 2011 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I doubt he has interviewed Sandberg yet.
He can’t talk with him without getting approval from the Phillies.
I suspect since he was only named a few days ago that he has been spending most of his time dealing with the Padres.
John Grabow - Who will pay you $4.8 million in 2012?
I understand this...
But anyone who knows anything about baseball knows what a waste of time last season was for the Cubs…..It should be easy.
TJ
We finally have someone in place who listening to doesn’t kill brain skills & actually thinks things though and gathers facts. Doesn’t make knee jerk reactions.
You already seem like you are frustrated with Theo. He’s been there TWO full days plus there is a WS.
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by shoemile on Oct 21, 2011 10:10 PM CDT
by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 27, 2011 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
+1
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Oct 27, 2011 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions
I do not have any problems with Theo......Glad he is here.
I am saying this would be not needed if Ricketts had taken care of it after the season. Theo’s first action should not have needed to be a firing.
Not let that be the president of baseball operations decision?
I get you hate Q & that waiting for him to be fired pains you. But here’s my take.
TR, I don’t trust his baseball decisions. I don’t want him making them. I want him to wait until someone who knows what they are doing to make baseball decisions.
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by shoemile on Oct 21, 2011 10:10 PM CDT
by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 27, 2011 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions
TJ hasn't fully grasped the concept of organizational structure and responsibility.
You fire/hire the guy below you, not the guy below the guy below the guy below you.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 27, 2011 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
It could have been done last night and they are waiting for the World Series to be over to announce.
Joe Buck "Garcia gets the curve over for strike one."
Tim McCarver “That pitch seemed to break at the last minute.”
JB “That’s why my dad called them curve balls.”
TM “I guess that would work, then.”
JB “It sounds like Theo Epstein just had Mike Quade re-assigned.”
TM “I thought Theo was out of Boston.”
JB “Actually, he is in a far less desirable city.”
TM “Cleveland?”
JB “Chicago”
TM “Kenny Williams got fired?”
JB “Foul ball, 0-2 count. Actually the Cubs.”
TM “I thought you meant the big leagues.”
JB “Cubs are in the Cardinals division.”
TM “That’s why I get to trash-talk them so much.”
JB “Hamilton watches an off-speed pitch in the dirt.”
TM “Very important scoop there by Yadi.”
JB “Uh, noboby’s on, Tim.”
TM “That’s why he’s winding up? This Quarty guy….”
JB “Quade. Mike Quade.”
TM “Whatever. Why are the Cubs getting guys that know what they’re doing now?”
JB “Theo Epstein has an idea what he’s doing.”
TM “What do the Red Sox have to do with anything?”
10-25-2011. Theo Epstein joins the Cubs. Now, the fun begins.
by timh815 on Oct 27, 2011 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
These are amusing the hell out of me
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by shoemile on Oct 21, 2011 10:10 PM CDT
by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 27, 2011 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
glad we could be
of assistance
10-25-2011. Theo Epstein joins the Cubs. Now, the fun begins.
You could have shut up about it already...
as long as you keep sounding more and more like a kindergartener wanting the teacher to give you a cookie there will be people here calling you out on it.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 27, 2011 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
No you won't, not really...you'll simply move on to the next thing and beat the drum louder for whatever the hell it is you decide is wrong.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 27, 2011 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Spoiler Alert: 2012 isn't going to be much of an awesome season for the Chicago Cubs.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 27, 2011 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions
You know what's a waste of time? Repeating yourself 1145 in 2 months on the internet.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 27, 2011 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
1146
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 27, 2011 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
It's really too bad that you can't understand this simple equation...
(posts calling for Quade to be fired) / (posts complaining about Quade) * 0 = amount of actual meaning it makes to the people who make the decisions.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 27, 2011 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Whoa there. Some people don't understand such advance equations like that!
You’ll see another response other than mine to prove this.
I almost agree, but I can't decide what would be more funny...
TJ shitting himself throwing a tantrum if Quade stays, or NBF having a stroke if Sandberg is hired.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 27, 2011 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
There's always more rise out of TJ regardless of the situation.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 27, 2011 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
The rises will stop when a ML coaching staff is in place.....
Maybe then the new people will get Soriano to hustle….
They won't...and you'll be leading the charge againt the windmill.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 27, 2011 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions
No, but I understand that through your lens I must be since I'm not beating my head aginst the internet over it.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 27, 2011 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
TJ
There are times when you do make sense. But do you honestly think ANYONE will get Sori to stop that. Oh bench that will teach him.
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by shoemile on Oct 21, 2011 10:10 PM CDT
by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 27, 2011 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
a strong manager will
No, that is just the way he is.
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by shoemile on Oct 21, 2011 10:10 PM CDT
by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 27, 2011 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
NOT Bruce is a sheep who will go along with whatever the Cubs do.....
He will be for Sandberg whenever he gets hired.
I really wish I could shrink the size of that See 'N Say graphic about you for this comment.
Because it really would be appropriate given what you said.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Oct 27, 2011 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I, like NBF, think hiring Sandberg would be a mistake...
…now, saying that…
He will be for Sandberg whenever he gets hired.
I, like I’m fairly sure NBF will be, will still be a Chicago Cubs fan if that happens.
Question is, TJ…if it doesn’t happen AND Quade remains, will you?
"Keep looking into the past and you'll keep repeating the past" - Some Smart Guy
by Easy Ed on Oct 27, 2011 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
C'mon guys
Are any of us going to give being Cub fans. It’s October and we are all here.
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by shoemile on Oct 21, 2011 10:10 PM CDT
by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 27, 2011 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions
That's the point of this whole blog, isn't it?
To argue/discuss/agree/disagree with anything AND everything Chicago Cubs? No matter who manages this team…whether it’s Sandberg, Quade or TJ11…my TV will still be on watching 150 games next year. Once a Cubs’ fan….
"Keep looking into the past and you'll keep repeating the past" - Some Smart Guy
If the Cubs making decisions TJ doesn't like could possibly make him stop being a fan
Then he woulda left a long, long time ago.
Theo! Good job, Tommy Boy!
i demand another GIF
THEOOOOOOOOO (and Hoyer)
by jesus christos on Oct 27, 2011 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions
What wouldn't be needed?
“Theo’s first action should not have needed to be a firing.”
Why? Why shouldn’t his first action be to shape the club however he sees fit. You can’t have it both ways. You can’t be glad he’s here and then have zero confidence that he’ll do a good job.
by Nunyabidness on Oct 27, 2011 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I think he would feel better if...
this WS right now, was ours. Even tho we aren’t in it. Theo should find a way to win it.
Ok the Red Sox season literary only ended
4 weeks ago yesterday & the Cubs would have had Theo here faster if they could have. A major reason they didn’t was B/C of the BoSox.
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by shoemile on Oct 21, 2011 10:10 PM CDT
by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 27, 2011 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Damn multi-tasking
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by shoemile on Oct 21, 2011 10:10 PM CDT
by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 27, 2011 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions
when would it be taken care of?
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by shoemile on Oct 21, 2011 10:10 PM CDT
by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 27, 2011 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
reply fail
the trip to FL.
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by shoemile on Oct 21, 2011 10:10 PM CDT
by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 27, 2011 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Quade failed as a major league manager
No one disputes that, but, as far as I can tell, the guy has been a stand-up person and a professional advocate for the Cub organization.
The guy has earned a face to face meeting with Epstein to at least discuss why Epstein made the decision he made. And he deserves to hear it first before the public. Only a cheap, classless, fly by night organization would treat someone the way you are proposing.
by jerry morales rules on Oct 27, 2011 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions 15 recs
TJ doesn't get that
It’s suppose to be on the time table us fans decide it should be.
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by shoemile on Oct 21, 2011 10:10 PM CDT
by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 27, 2011 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Please PLEASE don't pretend you're looking out for Quade's best interests.
by Nunyabidness on Oct 27, 2011 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, you are.
You’re honestly complaining that the Cubs are doing things the “right way”. My God.
Theo! Good job, Tommy Boy!
Nah, you missed the point....
But whatever…..
Saying this could have been something Theo didnt have to deal with…
Ok. Seriously, what exactly is your worry?
That Theo is going to change his mind if it takes too long to fire him? In this particular situation, what does doing things the right way hurt? What the hell does it hurt?
He’s either going to be fired or he’s not, but Theo isn’t going to change his decision based on what day of the week it is. Either Mike was always going to be fired or he never was. But taking it out of the hands of the guy who you are entrusting to run your baseball team, to say “okay you get to make almost every other decision, but not this one!” is a dumb way to do things.
by Nunyabidness on Oct 27, 2011 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Not many people here would be happy if Theo lets Quade finish out his contract?
But I don’t think we’d all join you in the self-flagellation party.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 27, 2011 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions
You didn't answer the question.
What exactly is your worry?
by Nunyabidness on Oct 27, 2011 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions
You already know the answer to that question
However, I would assume that Theo has a reason. I wouldn’t agree with it, but I would be willing to see how it played out.
by Nunyabidness on Oct 27, 2011 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions
OK, but now you're changing your stance
Once the decision was made to leave it up to the new GM, the trip to FLA became necessary.
Why can’t you understand that many decisions can only be made on a specific time table? And why can’t you recognize that there may be legitimate reasons as to why some decisions are deferred at certain times?
I was in favor of letting Quade go right after the end of the season. I would have rather had a clean slate for the new GM; however, a compelling argument could easily be made as to why someone would want a new GM making the call. By Epstein making the call it shows that Epstein is the guy in charge and not that it was Ricketts decision. It makes the perception of the new direction as being more of Epstein’s vision rather than Ricketts’ and there is value to that.
by jerry morales rules on Oct 27, 2011 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions
agree
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Oct 27, 2011 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions
I take it to 11.
Dear Great Pumpkin, I am looking forward to your arrival on Halloween Night. I hope you will bring me lots of presents.
These go to 11.
Dear Great Pumpkin, I am looking forward to your arrival on Halloween Night. I hope you will bring me lots of presents.
Absolutely correct...
…and firing Quade is not a move Ricketts or even Randy Bush should have made at the end of the year.
At the very least, Theo may get some information from Quade that is useful (might be a stretch), but he deserves a level of respect.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
It probably will happen,
Sooner rather than later.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Oct 27, 2011 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions
We made it two days before someone was concerned Theo wasn't acting fast enough
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by shoemile on Oct 21, 2011 10:10 PM CDT
by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 27, 2011 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions
I think the Cubs have left their "mark" on all of us in some way...some more than others.
it’s hard to put your trust in someone or anyone when you have been let down over and over again. Maybe its just harder for TJ. I know I have to keep telling myself that this is really a different path we’re on, not knowing TE like you all do. It’s difficult to comprehend that this guy really may turn things around for Ricketts , the Cubs and us.
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Oct 27, 2011 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Give Theo a chance
After all, he has to wait until the WS is over, which hopefully will be tonight. Patience is a virtue.
"I don't believe in curses." -- Theo Epstein
Cubs farmhand Garrett Schlecht
just tweeted “Adolf Hitler can suck it.”
Make a mental note of that: Garrett Schlecht is not a fan of Adolf Hitler. He is probably not a member of the NSDAP, although maybe he’s just a supporter of the Strasser Brothers. Something someone should bring up in an interview.
Let's stop this right here.
… before it goes somewhere it shouldn’t.
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Nice Ed Olczyk
next time, talk about “all you young defensemen” and “active sticks” and “keep your stick on the ice”
(No more Hitler things from me)
I would expect...
the “search” for a managerial candidate will be a bit longer than most people hope. While Theo Epstein, Jed Hoyer and Jason McLeod are excellent people that the Cubs brought in, I am surprised that the Commissioners office hasn’t raised a stink yet that the Cubs didn’t go thru the process of at least interviewing minority candidates for their positions. In fact, the only mention I saw was a brief tweet by Peter Gammons on the subject. I have to believe that with the managers position, once it opens up, they will have to go thru that process even if Sandbergs the man they want in the position.
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Real life is hard and unfair.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 27, 2011 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
SWL
Your using logic!
For the two years, we are going to read over and over again how Theo isn’t moving fast enough what should be done & how he can’t catch lightening in a bottle. Questioning him.
But he is giving me hope for someday, & it’s not like I’m going anywhere. If I could have given baseball I would have long before now.
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by shoemile on Oct 21, 2011 10:10 PM CDT
by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 27, 2011 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Ricketts could've just interviewed Ronnie Woo-woo
He’s always around, obviously has time to kill, and I don’t think he’d have been offended in the least.
"Enough foreplay- let's get crackin'"- Fred Garvin
The next few weeks should be
really interesting for sure. It’s nice to be excited about anything Cubs.
Season tickets
After a 5 year wait, I finally was chosen to be able to buy season tickets. Unfortunately, at this time, I cannot afford the luxury. Does anyone want my place on the list? I don’t know how this will work. Also, I don’t know the ticket prices since it depends on the location of the seats. I have a Seating Selection day scheduled for early December. If there is no interest, I am going to tell the Cubs people to give my place to the next lucky person.
"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse
No interest, but
only a five year wait? Do you know where you were on the list when you signed up? I am 20, I signed up last winter. If my name comes up in 5 years, I don’t think I’ll be able to buy then. I was thinking 20 years from now if I’m lucky.
I think I was 10,000 or so. Not sure where the current bottom is now.
"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse
F'ing Cubs...they just treat their fans like a number...RICKETTS APPROVES!!!!!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 27, 2011 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Totall dicks....I hate them.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 27, 2011 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions
i went from over 100,000 to 50,000
in 3-4 years……
by cozmotaylor123 on Oct 28, 2011 9:13 AM CDT up reply actions
You would have to decide on the seats....
… then buy the tickets in your name with an agreement from the other person that they would pay you privately for them.
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A couple of notes
Friend who works at Hilton told me that the convention is suddenly selling like gangbusters after being very slow.
I have had this big goofy grin on my face for 2 days. Of course I usually look pretty goofy but this is specifically because of Theo and co.
And I do disagree with the girls who say Epstein is the hottest President ever. Stanton Cook didn’t do it for you? The sweater vests didn’t warm your blood on MacPhail?
McDonough for being older is nice looking though.
Nothing happens unless it's first a dream
TJ
Have you ever thought of taking out a billboard saying these things. Look some people did it to get Tebow to start.
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by shoemile on Oct 21, 2011 10:10 PM CDT
by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 27, 2011 4:08 PM CDT reply actions
If you really are that passionate about the subject
Sitting @ a computer typing is one thing telling us putting your money where your fingers are. That would bring it to a whole new level.
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by shoemile on Oct 21, 2011 10:10 PM CDT
by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 27, 2011 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions
plus people in your real life
might get worried about you LOL
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by shoemile on Oct 21, 2011 10:10 PM CDT
by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 27, 2011 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe you can borrow money from Soriano...
Just tell him you want to put up a billboard about him!
All I am saying is that I hope with all of the positive changes Theo and CO. (including Ricketts) are making....
I hope they do not muck it up with another year of the minor league overmatched coaching staff….
Until I see that final change, I am still worried about it. I want to be excited about my team again….
but you do realize that isn't THE FINAL CHANGE in the eyes of Cubs organization
Just in your obsession?
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by shoemile on Oct 21, 2011 10:10 PM CDT
by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 27, 2011 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Seriously TJ take some time
away from here. You really need to get your mind on other things for a few days. What ever happens happens. All your constant whining/crying is not going to change one thing.
by sue369 on Oct 27, 2011 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
BCB APPROVES!!!!!!!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 27, 2011 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
i can't wait to see what you will incessantly complain about when quade is fired
THEOOOOOOOOO (and Hoyer)
by jesus christos on Oct 27, 2011 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Soriano is lazy!!!!!!!!!!!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 27, 2011 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions
changed my mind
i can wait
THEOOOOOOOOO (and Hoyer)
by jesus christos on Oct 27, 2011 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions
he seemed to have covered it from every possible angle
pig latin, maybe?
THEOOOOOOOOO (and Hoyer)
by jesus christos on Oct 27, 2011 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd even settle for a fresh take...
This current one went stale about 9 months ago.
Here's the thing, TJ...
Outside of NBF and I think Easy Ed, no one is disagreeing with you on that. We all accept that a change needs to be made. We also understand that it needs to be done the right way. The right way is showing respect to a person who by all accounts did their best (granted it was a crappy best, but still their best) to manage a crappy Cubs team.
We all expect Quade to be let go, and we realize that it doesn’t matter whether it had happened 3 weeks ago or happens next week. I also think that almost everyone here believes Epstein will do what he thinks is best for the Cubs, and I think at this point, we’re all okay with that. We’re happy to see someone that talks about visions, plans, and goals and seems like he’s capable of putting them into play. It’s not worth getting pissed about Quade, because he’s such a small inconsequential piece in this puzzle.
Guess who?
Something about Wrigley Field brings out the embarrassingly gushy side of many in the Chicago media, and Tuesday’s TheoFest was no different. At one point, a starstruck suburban columnist fumbled for the right words to ask Epstein why he chose baseball when — being as brilliant as he is — he could have chosen medicine, law or politics.
Epstein broke into a smile.
"You don’t even know what my politics are," he shot back.
Doesn’t matter. Theo could fix Medicare, cure the economy and dispatch a special envoy of Kevin Millar and Johnny Damon to secure Mideast peace. - Chris De Luca
I heard Barry Rozner mention De Luca’s column today and he said he too heard the columnist ask the question but Rozner did not mention the person by name.
Who do you think it is? Bruce Miles?
I don’t imagine it’s Joe Cowley because he’s still grieving Ozzie leaving town.
It was not Bruce Miles.
Bruce was not at the news conference — he’s been out of town for a couple of weeks.
I remember the question being asked, but I can’t recall who asked it, either.
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