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[NorthsideAvenger]

Lou Piniella update:

 

http://www.suntimes.com/output/cubs/cst-spt-2starsep12.html

 

 

THere's no much, but De Luca did make it sound that is Baker is indeed fired, that Piniella would get "The Baker treatment" from Hendry, ie full court press. And the only reason why Hendry would EVEN be interested in Piniella (I would feel bad for Cedeno/Murton and every YOUNG talent the Cubs, cause they wouldn't have a chance) is that Hendry would still believe in his delusion that while not offically elimanted, his team could still make a run. Or why else bring in a "full time manager" at this point in the season? Hendry is maybe looking at Piniella as the Cubs version of Phil Garner?

 

Hiring Piniella, would be like putting a bandage over a broken bone. If it's between Baker and Piniella for the rest of 06, just stick with Baker, and let him have the first plane out of Chicago.

[CuseCubFan69]

Lou Piniella update:

 

http://www.suntimes.com/output/cubs/cst-spt-2starsep12.html

 

 

THere's no much, but De Luca did make it sound that is Baker is indeed fired, that Piniella would get "The Baker treatment" from Hendry, ie full court press. And the only reason why Hendry would EVEN be interested in Piniella (I would feel bad for Cedeno/Murton and every YOUNG talent the Cubs, cause they wouldn't have a chance) is that Hendry would still believe in his delusion that while not offically elimanted, his team could still make a run. Or why else bring in a "full time manager" at this point in the season? Hendry is maybe looking at Piniella as the Cubs version of Phil Garner?

 

Hiring Piniella, would be like putting a bandage over a broken bone. If it's between Baker and Piniella for the rest of 06, just stick with Baker, and let him have the first plane out of Chicago.

 

Imo it would be like hitting a broken bone with a hammer.

[Banedon]

Lou Piniella update:

 

http://www.suntimes.com/output/cubs/cst-spt-2starsep12.html

 

 

THere's no much, but De Luca did make it sound that is Baker is indeed fired, that Piniella would get "The Baker treatment" from Hendry, ie full court press. And the only reason why Hendry would EVEN be interested in Piniella (I would feel bad for Cedeno/Murton and every YOUNG talent the Cubs, cause they wouldn't have a chance) is that Hendry would still believe in his delusion that while not offically elimanted, his team could still make a run. Or why else bring in a "full time manager" at this point in the season? Hendry is maybe looking at Piniella as the Cubs version of Phil Garner?

 

Hiring Piniella, would be like putting a bandage over a broken bone. If it's between Baker and Piniella for the rest of 06, just stick with Baker, and let him have the first plane out of Chicago.

 

Imo it would be like hitting a broken bone with a hammer.

 

Fortunately it sounds like Piniella wouldn't be interested until the offseason.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Please no Piniella!

[CuseCubFan69]

Lou Piniella update:

 

http://www.suntimes.com/output/cubs/cst-spt-2starsep12.html

 

 

THere's no much, but De Luca did make it sound that is Baker is indeed fired, that Piniella would get "The Baker treatment" from Hendry, ie full court press. And the only reason why Hendry would EVEN be interested in Piniella (I would feel bad for Cedeno/Murton and every YOUNG talent the Cubs, cause they wouldn't have a chance) is that Hendry would still believe in his delusion that while not offically elimanted, his team could still make a run. Or why else bring in a "full time manager" at this point in the season? Hendry is maybe looking at Piniella as the Cubs version of Phil Garner?

 

Hiring Piniella, would be like putting a bandage over a broken bone. If it's between Baker and Piniella for the rest of 06, just stick with Baker, and let him have the first plane out of Chicago.

 

Imo it would be like hitting a broken bone with a hammer.

 

Fortunately it sounds like Piniella wouldn't be interested until the offseason.

 

I was hoping never myself. After what went on with the young kids in Tampa I'm sure Sweet Lou wants to win now with vets. I think the Cubs could put out a competitive team next year but if Guz and Hill get a shot this year they may be ready to pitch in the rotation and I just do not see Lou throwing>Z, Prior, Marshall,Guzman, Marmol and Hill. I still want Marmol as closer.