Levine: Dusty won't get extension until after season...

[RynoRules]

...if at all. Levine says that in spite of the fact that Hendry will be extended(which he says will be announced tomorrow afternoon), they want to see results on the field.

 

Also notes that they are happy with his (Dusty's) focus and approach this year, and that Lee will be extended soon for more than Konerko got.

 

Smart move by Jim, if true.

Edited April 5, 2006 by RynoRules

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Maybe Jim hates him too...

[CubinNY]

Levine is not the most reliable source, but if true, I think that means unless the Cubs get to or win the World Series we will be seeing a new manager on the northside.

 

Let the speculation begin.

Edited April 5, 2006 by CubinNY

[SouthSideRyan]

I wish this was somebody more reputable, but I'll give a cautious woo hoo

[E.J.]

Don't know how much stock I put in what Levine has to say, but if true this is a very good move by Hendry. I think it's a lock that Hendry offers Dusty an extension if the Cubs have a good year this season, but I have my doubts about Dusty accepting the extension. Either way I'm hoping we have a new manager for the 2007 season.

[goonys evil twin]

Levine is not the most reliable source, but if true, I think that means unless the Cubs get to or win the World Series we will be seeing a new manager on the northside.

 

Let the speculation begin.

 

If this is true, I highly doubt the criteria will be get to or win world series. I bet the playoffs will be more than enough.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Levine is not the most reliable source, but if true, I think that means unless the Cubs get to or win the World Series we will be seeing a new manager on the northside.

 

Let the speculation begin.

 

If this is true, I highly doubt the criteria will be get to or win world series. I bet the playoffs will be more than enough.

 

So you think it will take more than an 82-80 finish? I'd like to know exactly what "results" JH wants to see.

[srbin84]

The way they talked about those back to back winning seasons, you'd think a winning season would be enough.

[RynoRules]

Just my two cents, but I'd bet they have to make the playoffs, because if they don't, this will be far too hostile environment for Dusty to function in.

[Wheelimus]

I'm betting make playoffs or get close.

[BigbadB]

Dusty getting no extension at all is how I would like to interpret it, but it's only wishful thinking.

[Joe_Cub]

I wish they waited and did the same thing with Hendry.

[ltb]

hopefully this is one of the few things he's right about...

[CardsFanInChiTown]

Something tells me Dusty has little desire to come back, he's never seemed comfortable in Chicago.

[NorthsideAvenger]

I wish they waited and did the same thing with Hendry.

 

Not me, I'm glad they are extended Hendry now.

[goonys evil twin]

I wish they waited and did the same thing with Hendry.

 

Not me, I'm glad they are extended Hendry now.

 

I'm curious why? Were you fearful that he would go somewhere else? Did you think he was would highly sought after by a team that could and would outspend the Cubs? Do you think he's irreplacable?

[Brian]

if dusty's gone, I'd say the only coaches safe would be Spier and maybe Rothschild.

 

(which is good btw, except I'd probably want ol' Larry gone too.)

[Ding Dong Johnson]

if dusty's gone, I'd say the only coaches safe would be Spier and maybe Rothschild.

 

(which is good btw, except I'd probably want ol' Larry gone too.)

 

Is Speier really good, or was Wavin' Wendell so bad that anyone would look good there now? Not detracting, just curious.

[srbin84]

I'd rather just let Lou pick his own staff.

 

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/news/2002/05/28/mariners_devilrays_ap/lg_piniella_ap-01.jpg

[Guest]

I'd rather just let Lou pick his own staff.

I'd rather keep Dusty than have Piniella managing the team.

[srbin84]

I'd rather just let Lou pick his own staff.

I'd rather keep Dusty than have Piniella managing the team.

 

You can't be serious.

[rocket]

I'd rather just let Lou pick his own staff.

I'd rather keep Dusty than have Piniella managing the team.

 

You can't be serious.

 

If you think Dusty has a veteran fetish...

[srbin84]

What about A-Rod, Unit and Junior?

[goonys evil twin]

What about A-Rod, Unit and Junior?

 

I can't imagine any of them being good managers.

[srbin84]

What about A-Rod, Unit and Junior?

 

I can't imagine any of them being good managers.

 

I'm just saying I can't remember any young players he had that were good that he didn't play.