Reason for Cubs leaning towards Pinella

[synergy]

I found out today from someone who works in PR/community department of Cubs. Although he could be totally wrong, but this is a rumor that's been going on in there. Hendry is leaning more towards Piniella than Girardi, because he wants to win now. There is alot of pressure to win soon before the 2008 (100 year deadline). Even though McDonough prefers Girardi, Hendry is trying to convince him that there are so many unknowns with Girardi. Also, there seems to be a prevailing notion that if Hendry chooses Girardi, it will signify more of a rebuilding process and Cubs brass are worried some of their main veterans (Zambrano, Ramirez, Lee) will leave. Zambrano has mentioned he wouldn't want to be part of a rebuilding effort. Another big factor in Hendry leaning towards Piniella is that he would attract more of the better FA. I think Piniella is going to be the coach. Ohh and expect Pierre to be back unfortunately.

[Derwood]

Interesting, but couldn't this have gone into one of the other 2 dozen Lou threads?

[MustangMike]

I found out today from someone who works in PR/community department of Cubs. Although he could be totally wrong, but this is a rumor that's been going on in there. Hendry is leaning more towards Piniella than Girardi, because he wants to win now. There is alot of pressure to win soon before the 2008 (100 year deadline). Even though McDonough prefers Girardi, Hendry is trying to convince him that there are so many unknowns with Girardi. Also, there seems to be a prevailing notion that if Hendry chooses Girardi, it will signify more of a rebuilding process and Cubs brass are worried some of their main veterans (Zambrano, Ramirez, Lee) will leave. Zambrano has mentioned he wouldn't want to be part of a rebuilding effort. Another big factor in Hendry leaning towards Piniella is that he would attract more of the better FA. I think Piniella is going to be the coach. Ohh and expect Pierre to be back unfortunately.

 

I can't wait for Lou to bring in the talent like Dusty did

[Andy]

WTF? Why would he assume that Girardi = rebuilding? Why would anyone assume that? Assume that you're Jim Hendry and are completely incapable of understanding more than two things at once. Wouldn't you think that "15 million dollar payroll" + "competing for the playoffs into late September" would not make Girardi a rebuilding type candidate? And Piniella couldn't get a 70-win team out of his last job. How is he a "win now" candidate?

 

Damn it if we hire Lou that is the most asinine reasoning I've ever heard.