Cubs Announcement: MacPhail Resigns as President

[Chris]

"We haven't done a good job of developing position players"

[Master Shake]

So why is this news conference NOT on espn news?

 

It doesn't concern the YAnkees or Red Sox.

[illiniguy]

You think the Trib is feeling how p-oed the fans are?

I think they saw some of the shots of the crowd during the end of the season.

[Outshined_One]

You think the Trib is feeling how p-oed the fans are?

 

It makes me wonder if they're going to announce the sale of the team in the near future. If a new owner comes in, he's likely going to want all of the entrenched management and front office GONE.

[Laura]

Sounds like Hendry will survive this, at least through next year.

[RockTheIvy]

So why is this news conference NOT on espn news?

 

Or WGN.

 

T.O. just blinked!

[CuseCubFan69]

FitzSimmons is making it sound like McDonough is going to be interim president for a year.

 

That probably gives Hendry his one year.

[Bruno7481]

Good riddance, you sweater-vest-wearing piece of human garbage.

 

:roll:

[Jon]

Or at least the off-season. FitzSimmons is avoiding talking about a timeline.

 

Has tremendous faith in Hendry...

[ToupeeOnFire]

FitzSimmons is making it sound like McDonough is going to be interim president for a year.

Ugh.

 

Could this possibly be the precursor to the Cubs being sold?

Edited October 1, 2006 by ToupeeOnFire

[oldstyle81]

probably not true but fitzsimmons sounds like he is saying, we are going to buy a championship if we have to so we can sell it in 2008

[Dirt Dog Sparly]

They are saying John and Jim have one mandate, and that is to win.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Andy's replacement needs to be brought in very very soon(like before the end of playoffs) if Hendry is going to be fired.

[Chris]

Media dude: How much of this is just bad luck?

 

:roll:

[illiniguy]

Media dude: How much of this is just bad luck?

 

:roll:

unreal. I am assuming that wasn't bruce?

[Drew Doughty]

Well if the mandate is to win...let's sign CLee, Zito, and Soriano. Stick Jones in center, Lee in right, Murton in left, Soriano at second.

 

Winner!

[Dirt Dog Sparly]

Andy's replacement needs to be brought in very very soon(like before the end of playoffs) if Hendry is going to be fired.

 

I am getting the impression that Hendry is here and has his head on the block for immediate results.

[Balsa]

This could either be really good or really bad.

 

If McDunough (spelling?) is interim for another year, it could be that Hendry is being given one more year. If there's another President soon, Hendry is probably gone. If the Tribune sells the Cubs, Hendry is gone for sure.

 

WOWOWOWOW.

[RockTheIvy]

Well if the mandate is to win...let's sign CLee, Zito, and Soriano. Stick Jones in center, Lee in right, Murton in left, Soriano at second.

 

Winner!

 

Trade Jones, trade for Andruw Jones, sign Soriano for 2B, sign Zito and Schmidt, trade Murton, Pie, Hill for Manny.

[Dirt Dog Sparly]

Media dude: How much of this is just bad luck?

 

:roll:

unreal. I am assuming that wasn't bruce?

 

Definately not The Bruce.

[Outshined_One]

I'd like to point out that Dusty's name has yet to come up.

[Laura]

McDonough: My goal is for the Cubs to win the World Series. Not win the wild card, the division, the pennant. It's time to win the World Series.

 

 

 

Well, I hope he means it.

[Chris]

The official media release:

 

MacPHAIL RESIGNS AS PRESIDENT OF CHICAGO CUBS;

McDONOUGH NAMED INTErIM PRESIDENT

Sunday, October 1, 2006

 

 

The Chicago Cubs today announced Andy MacPhail is resigning as president of the organization effective immediately. MacPhail will remain with the club to ensure a smooth transition to a new president and to complete his assignment representing Major League Baseball in negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement with the Major League Baseball Players Association.

 

“I was brought to Chicago to accomplish one goal and that was to win the World Series,” MacPhail said. “Despite plenty of time and resources, I was unable to get the job done. I want to thank Tribune Company and the millions of die-hard Cubs fans for their support and friendship over the last 12 years. Hopefully, the Cubs will win the World Series soon, you all deserve it. In the meantime, I will do my best to represent the team in current League matters.”

 

“Andy has made significant contributions to the Cubs organization over the past 12 years,” said Dennis FitzSimons, Tribune Company chairman, president and chief executive officer. “We appreciate those contributions and the fact he will be staying with the organization to ensure a smooth transition. It’s been my pleasure to work with Andy and I expect his role as a leader in baseball to continue for some time to come.”

 

John McDonough, Cubs senior vice president of marketing and broadcasting, will serve as interim president. Jim Hendry will continue as general manager, in charge of all baseball operations.

 

“We’re fortunate to have an executive of John McDonough’s leadership, talent and ability,” FitzSimons said. “He has long been recognized as one of the top marketing professionals in Major League Baseball. John and Jim Hendry have one mandate: To win a world championship for the incredibly loyal fans of the Chicago Cubs.”

 

MacPhail joined the Cubs in 1994 as president and chief executive officer and during his tenure the team reached the playoffs twice and advanced to the National League Championship Series in 2003. He also guided the expansion and modernization of Wrigley Field.

 

“Andy has always recognized the tradition and importance of Wrigley Field and he always put the fans first during the renovation process,” said Crane Kenney, Tribune Company senior vice president and general counsel. “He has been a careful steward of the ballpark, preserving its traditions while also modernizing the facility to improve the experience for Cub fans.”

[RockTheIvy]

This could either be really good or really bad.

 

If McDunough (spelling?) is interim for another year, it could be that Hendry is being given one more year. If there's another President soon, Hendry is probably gone. If the Tribune sells the Cubs, Hendry is gone for sure.

 

WOWOWOWOW.

 

Oh no. John McDonough Sucks!

[Master Shake]

It was time to win the WS 97 years ago.