Rosenthal: "Cubs early favorites to land Tejada"

[CuseCubFan69]

supposedly Baker doesn't want an extension in Chicago, so there is only one more year left of his vet love.

 

Where'd you hear that?

 

from the San Francisco Chronicle.

 

Dusty Baker is sounding quite uninspired to be returning as manager (a man of his word, he's honoring the last year of his contract, but there's no way he wants an extension).

 

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Phil Rogers also had a scathing write up re: Johnny B. wherein he hinted that he thinks Baker is not too happy in Chicago.

 

But it is Phil Rogers, so take it for what it is worth.

 

With our luck the Cubs will make the playoffs....Dusty will screw it up and be energized by the experience and signs a 4 year deal.

[Blueheart05]

The more thought I put into this, the less enamored I am of pursuing Tejada given the likely cost. I'd rather get a slugging RF and take my chances at this point with Cedeno and Walker. Ronny is tearing up the VWL, after hitting well in Iowa and Chicago last year. He is ready. And we know Walker's pros and cons. But you go with those two, and you still KEEP the likes of Hill, Pie, Williams and/or others. Result: we're better off.

 

Let's make the trade for a good RF instead. As usual, Bobby Abreu, Yoda looks at you.

 

Don....do you really think Baker is going to play Murton and Cedeno?

 

I like Abreu too but IMO he is going to take a couple of major league ready players just to start the Phillies talking. Since the Cubs have 2 #1 starters and 3 number 5's I think that hurts the chance of this deal happening.

 

supposedly Baker doesn't want an extension in Chicago, so there is only one more year left of his vet love.

 

Where'd you hear that?

 

from the San Francisco Chronicle.

 

Dusty Baker is sounding quite uninspired to be returning as manager (a man of his word, he's honoring the last year of his contract, but there's no way he wants an extension).

 

link

 

 

That sounds like conjecture on the writer's part. When I heard him interviewed on The Score he gave me the impression that he wants an extension to finish what he started but that he was frustrated because (in his words) the team reached it's success too early. Personally, I think Dusty's so busy being defensive that his true intentions aren't communicated.

 

Let's hope that the Cubs change managerial direction in 2007 (too bad Grady is gone!)

 

Listen

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

 

 

That sounds like conjecture on the writer's part. When I heard him interviewed on The Score he gave me the impression that he wants an extension to finish what he started but that he was frustrated because (in his words) the team reached it's success too early. Personally, I think Dusty's so busy being defensive that his true intentions aren't communicated.

 

Let's hope that the Cubs change managerial direction in 2007 (too bad Grady is gone!)

 

Listen

 

As long as Fredi Gonzalez is still available, we're in good shape.

[CuseCubFan69]

That sounds like conjecture on the writer's part. When I heard him interviewed on The Score he gave me the impression that he wants an extension to finish what he started but that he was frustrated because (in his words) the team reached it's success too early. Personally, I think Dusty's so busy being defensive that his true intentions aren't communicated.

 

Let's hope that the Cubs change managerial direction in 2007 (too bad Grady is gone!)

 

Listen

 

I agree and I think Dusty is a very tough read for many writers when it comes to his antidotes and explanations.

[CuseCubFan69]

 

 

That sounds like conjecture on the writer's part. When I heard him interviewed on The Score he gave me the impression that he wants an extension to finish what he started but that he was frustrated because (in his words) the team reached it's success too early. Personally, I think Dusty's so busy being defensive that his true intentions aren't communicated.

 

Let's hope that the Cubs change managerial direction in 2007 (too bad Grady is gone!)

 

Listen

 

As long as Fredi Gonzalez is still available, we're in good shape.

 

Every team has a manager now...right?

[MeatampPotatoesMan]

That sounds like conjecture on the writer's part. When I heard him interviewed on The Score he gave me the impression that he wants an extension to finish what he started but that he was frustrated because (in his words) the team reached it's success too early. Personally, I think Dusty's so busy being defensive that his true intentions aren't communicated.

 

Let's hope that the Cubs change managerial direction in 2007 (too bad Grady is gone!)

 

Listen

 

you have officially ruined my day. just kidding. :D

[stitchface]

That sounds like conjecture on the writer's part. When I heard him interviewed on The Score he gave me the impression that he wants an extension to finish what he started but that he was frustrated because (in his words) the team reached it's success too early. Personally, I think Dusty's so busy being defensive that his true intentions aren't communicated.

 

Let's hope that the Cubs change managerial direction in 2007 (too bad Grady is gone!)

 

Listen

 

I agree and I think Dusty is a very tough read for many writers when it comes to his antidotes and explanations.

 

 

I wish we had the antidote for Dusty-poisoning.

 

Do you really think the Cubs will hire a manager with no experience? I am afraid to say Fredi's availability may be a moot point.

[CuseCubFan69]

That sounds like conjecture on the writer's part. When I heard him interviewed on The Score he gave me the impression that he wants an extension to finish what he started but that he was frustrated because (in his words) the team reached it's success too early. Personally, I think Dusty's so busy being defensive that his true intentions aren't communicated.

 

Let's hope that the Cubs change managerial direction in 2007 (too bad Grady is gone!)

 

Listen

 

I agree and I think Dusty is a very tough read for many writers when it comes to his antidotes and explanations.

 

 

I wish we had the antidote for Dusty-poisoning.

 

Do you really think the Cubs will hire a manager with no experience? I am afraid to say Fredi's availability may be a moot point.

 

The Cubs interviewed Machia (no manager experience) from Oakland when they had an opening so I don't see why they wouldn't do so again. I kind of fell that Hendry was overwhelmed when Baker became free and fell in love with the idea of Baker being the manager. Hey, I was pretty excited about it at the time too.

[stitchface]

That sounds like conjecture on the writer's part. When I heard him interviewed on The Score he gave me the impression that he wants an extension to finish what he started but that he was frustrated because (in his words) the team reached it's success too early. Personally, I think Dusty's so busy being defensive that his true intentions aren't communicated.

 

Let's hope that the Cubs change managerial direction in 2007 (too bad Grady is gone!)

 

Listen

 

I agree and I think Dusty is a very tough read for many writers when it comes to his antidotes and explanations.

 

 

I wish we had the antidote for Dusty-poisoning.

 

Do you really think the Cubs will hire a manager with no experience? I am afraid to say Fredi's availability may be a moot point.

 

The Cubs interviewed Machia (no manager experience) from Oakland when they had an opening so I don't see why they wouldn't do so again. I kind of fell that Hendry was overwhelmed when Baker became free and fell in love with the idea of Baker being the manager. Hey, I was pretty excited about it at the time too.

 

Sure, they'll interview him. They won't hire him. Macha is not a very good manager anyway from what I can tell. Most A's fans I know don't like him at all.

[JeffH]

Tejada backpedaling:

 

Link

[treebird]

Tejada backpedaling:

 

Link

 

neifi perez fans breath a sigh of relief

[CuseCubFan69]

That sounds like conjecture on the writer's part. When I heard him interviewed on The Score he gave me the impression that he wants an extension to finish what he started but that he was frustrated because (in his words) the team reached it's success too early. Personally, I think Dusty's so busy being defensive that his true intentions aren't communicated.

 

Let's hope that the Cubs change managerial direction in 2007 (too bad Grady is gone!)

 

Listen

 

I agree and I think Dusty is a very tough read for many writers when it comes to his antidotes and explanations.

 

 

I wish we had the antidote for Dusty-poisoning.

 

Do you really think the Cubs will hire a manager with no experience? I am afraid to say Fredi's availability may be a moot point.

 

The Cubs interviewed Macha (no manager experience) from Oakland when they had an opening so I don't see why they wouldn't do so again. I kind of feel that Hendry was overwhelmed when Baker became free and fell in love with the idea of Baker being the manager. Hey, I was pretty excited about it at the time too.

 

Sure, they'll interview him. They won't hire him. Macha is not a very good manager anyway from what I can tell. Most A's fans I know don't like him at all.

 

I know our friend Tree is a big fan of his. :D

 

My opinion of hiring Baker is that Hendry just started to be a GM and wanted a veteran proven winner to manage the Cubs. Now, I would think he is more secure at being a GM and would pick the best man available for the job. I may be wrong but that's how I feel.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

The Cubs interviewed Gonzalez when they hired Dusty and from what I heard were very impressed. They had their sights set on Dusty, though. I think Gonzalez may have been the second choice if Dusty hadn't accepted the job.

[Blueheart05]

Tejada backpedaling:

 

Link

 

Back to Plan B. What's going on with Lugo?

 

 

Tejada's not going anywhere...

[Blueheart05]

Rothschild might be given some consideration.

[CuseCubFan69]

Tejada backpedaling:

 

Link

 

Back to Plan B. What's going on with Lugo?

 

 

Tejada's not going anywhere...

 

If Tejada isn't going anywhere I would rather get an impact RF.

[stitchface]

Rothschild might be given some consideration.

 

 

Well, maybe he could do as little as he does now and be an improvement on dusty.

[Blueheart05]

Tejada backpedaling:

 

Link

 

Back to Plan B. What's going on with Lugo?

 

 

Tejada's not going anywhere...

 

If Tejada isn't going anywhere I would rather get an impact RF.

 

Well, I agree but I still think Hendry has plans to shakeup the MI. I firmly believe that he's looking to acquire a SS/2B who can also hit second in the lineup. I certainly don't believe the nonsense about being comfortable with Cedeno, Perez, and Hairston (not when he initially wanted Furcal and Pierre to bat 1 and 2). Where there's smoke there's fire so I don't think that the Lugo talk was unfounded.

Edited December 12, 2005 by Blueheart05

[Bruno7481]

Rothschild might be given some consideration.

 

 

Well, maybe he could do as little as he does now and be an improvement on dusty.

 

As little as he does now? Please enlighten me into what he does and doesn't do.

 

How do you know? I've been lucky enough to have a college teammate play for the Cubs the past couple of years and have heard nothing but great things about Rothschild's teachings and preparation. He is one of the better pitching coaches in the game today.

 

I don't know how anyone without any knowledge of the situation could make that kind of statement.

[E.J.]

Tejada backpedaling:

 

Link

 

neifi perez fans breath a sigh of relief

 

Well, it was fun dreaming for a couple of days. Back to reality and a middle infield of Neifi and Cedeno. :x

[stitchface]

please name one cub pitcher who has improved under rothschild's tutelage? please explain why the bullpen is gruesomely mismanaged under Rothschild. He may be the greatest teacher in the world but I don't see any positive results. I continue to see young pitcher after young pitcher make no progress or regress under Rothschild.

[CuseCubFan69]

Tejada backpedaling:

 

Link

 

Back to Plan B. What's going on with Lugo?

 

 

Tejada's not going anywhere...

 

If Tejada isn't going anywhere I would rather get an impact RF.

 

Well, I agree but I still think Hendry has plans to shakeup the MI. I firmly believe that he's looking to acquire a SS/2B who can also hit second in the lineup. I certainly don't believe the nonsense about being comfortable with Cedeno, Perez, and Hairston (not when he initially wanted Furcal and Pierre to bat 1 and 2). Where there's smoke there's fire so I don't think that the Lugo talk was unfounded.

 

I like Lugo but I just don't want to overpay for him. You're probably right about the 1/2 combo thing and it is nice to know Hendry doesn't want Perez near the top of the order again.

[Bruno7481]

please name one cub pitcher who has improved under rothschild's tutelage? please explain why the bullpen is gruesomely mismanaged under Rothschild. He may be the greatest teacher in the world but I don't see any positive results. I continue to see young pitcher after young pitcher make no progress or regress under Rothschild.

 

Well, being a teacher myself, here is my philosophy. I can't make my kids smarter or more successful. They have to do that on their own. What I can do is help them along the way by pointing them in the right direction and giving them the information necessary to succeed. It is then up to them to take full advantage and use of the information.

 

I've had some really smart kids, but I don't take credit for it because they did that on their own. The kids that struggle I try to help them as much as possible. But again, its not my fault if they don't study and/or turn in homework.

 

Rothschild doesn't pitch, he coaches players on how to pitch. I've seen the man work firsthand, he knows what he is doing. You are certainly entitled to your opinion, but I think I have a little more firsthand knowledge of his teachings and work than you.

[stitchface]

I imagine if none of your students learn anything, you will be fired. I was mostly joking anyway but I don't see a whole lot of results from Rothschild that makes me think he would be missed if he left.

[CubsWin]

please name one cub pitcher who has improved under rothschild's tutelage? please explain why the bullpen is gruesomely mismanaged under Rothschild. He may be the greatest teacher in the world but I don't see any positive results. I continue to see young pitcher after young pitcher make no progress or regress under Rothschild.

You want one? Okay, Carlos Zambrano. Two? Will Ohman. Three? Wuertz? Four? Dempster. Five? Rusch.

 

If you're not seeing any positive results, its either because you are not looking very hard or you don't want to see them because they don't match up with your current opinion of Rothschild.

 

Am I saying he is a great pitching coach? No. I don't know enough to have a truely informed opinion. Am I saying that all of the success that those pitchers have had is due to his teaching? I don't know. All I know is that they weren't that good before. The evidence you asked for is there.