A step up from Dusty

[kente777]

Regardless of whether you wanted Lou or not, he is better than Baker (imho) and appears to have been given a promise of $ and a commitment to win...NOW!

 

I've heard many of you say that it's all about talent. Well, let's see what we can do with $115 million to bring us the talent we need to bring a World Series championship to the North Side!

 

If we really have the talent, it doesn't make that much difference who manages. Lou seems to be well-liked by his players, but he also holds players accountable. This, in and of itself, will be a refreshing change.

 

Ken

[RegulusBlue]

I was very negative a week ago about this hire, but then I realized that Lou has proven that he can manage in different ways to win with different teams. Let's hope he can catch on to this new O.B.P. and have an epiphany.

 

Yeah, he is better than Dusty, though. I am really biased about it, however. I think Dusty is the worst manager in baseball history.

[TruffleShuffle]

A turd in a paper bag is better than Dusty Baker.

[kente777]

A turd in a paper bag is better than Dusty Baker.

 

ouch...

[rynefan]

Three comments from me:

 

1) ANYONE is better than Dusty

2) I am not thrilled he's our manager

3) If he can get A-Rod here, forget number 2 above!

[kente777]

Three comments from me:

 

1) ANYONE is better than Dusty

2) I am not thrilled he's our manager

3) If he can get A-Rod here, forget number 2 above!

 

I think hiring Piniella gives us the opportunity to get great players (ex. A-Rod). Whether you like him or not, I think Piniella has a good reputation around the league and tells other teams the Cubs want to win.