Guess which former Cub manager is back in the driver's seat?

[sweetpeteman]

Jim Riggleman

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Too bad for McLaren. He was Lou's first choice as bench coach, but he chose to stay in Seattle.

[Electron Blue]

As far as these sorts of statements go, I thought this was actually a pretty well written explanation:

 

"John worked extremely hard, but our team continued to underperform compared to our expectations of them," Pelekoudas said. "With 90 games left on our schedule, we owe it to ourselves and our fans to do everything we can to win as many games as possible. At the same time, as we move towards the trade deadline and decisions have to be made on the futures of the players on our ballclub, I wanted to see if a different voice could make a difference in their performance."

[chuckywang]

Why wasn't he fired at 3am? Isn't that how it usually goes?

[OleMissCub]

McLaren deserved to be fired just for his "faux-outrage" press conference.

[Bruce Miles]

Good for Riggs. One of the best I've ever worked with. He's a good manager _ always well prepared. It's too bad he had Ed Lynch as a GM. And Riggs is even a better guy than he is a manager. I never once saw him berate a question or a questioner. And he always had a reasonable-sounding explanation for whatever move he made.

[jersey cubs fan]

Jim Riggleman

 

I like Riggs. Maybe he can turn this into another job down the line.

[TruffleShuffle]

It's too bad he had Ed Lynch as a GM.

 

this was too bad for everyone involved.

[Derwood]

Seattle is one of the worst run organizations right now. what a mess

[Jehrico]

It's too bad he had Ed Lynch as a GM.

 

this was too bad for everyone involved.

He'd be the worst GM in club history if it wasn't for Larry Himes. And even then, I'm not convinced he's not the worst.

 

That's two ex-Cubs managers in a year to get another gig managing. When was the last time that a former Cubs manager got another managing job after being fired from the Cubs (okay, I know Dusty wasn't technically fired...)? I can't think of any in my lifetime. Some have been coaches, but I can't think of any other managers.

[RedIvyCub]

Good for Riggs. One of the best I've ever worked with. He's a good manager _ always well prepared. It's too bad he had Ed Lynch as a GM. And Riggs is even a better guy than he is a manager. I never once saw him berate a question or a questioner. And he always had a reasonable-sounding explanation for whatever move he made.

 

Bruce, I have to agree with you on Jimmy. He is one of the best and I am thrilled to see him finally get another shot albeit under really poor circumstances. I do hope it works out for him...I need to get in touch and wish him luck. Met Jimmy a good 10 years ago when he save me from the lecherous Manny Alexander (Manny, leave the nice lady alone...LOL).

[Ding Dong Johnson]

the lecherous Manny Alexander

blasphemer!

[RonnieWooWooSanto]

I wonder if Riggleman will go with Clement in the lineup regularly (C/DH). This would be a step in the right direction.

[Bruce Miles]

It's too bad he had Ed Lynch as a GM.

 

this was too bad for everyone involved.

He'd be the worst GM in club history if it wasn't for Larry Himes. And even then, I'm not convinced he's not the worst.

 

That's two ex-Cubs managers in a year to get another gig managing. When was the last time that a former Cubs manager got another managing job after being fired from the Cubs (okay, I know Dusty wasn't technically fired...)? I can't think of any in my lifetime. Some have been coaches, but I can't think of any other managers.

 

Jim Lefebvre got an interim job in Milwaukee.

[treebird]

Good for Riggs. One of the best I've ever worked with. He's a good manager _ always well prepared. It's too bad he had Ed Lynch as a GM. And Riggs is even a better guy than he is a manager. I never once saw him berate a question or a questioner. And he always had a reasonable-sounding explanation for whatever move he made.

 

Bruce, I have to agree with you on Jimmy. He is one of the best and I am thrilled to see him finally get another shot albeit under really poor circumstances. I do hope it works out for him...I need to get in touch and wish him luck. Met Jimmy a good 10 years ago when he save me from the lecherous Manny Alexander (Manny, leave the nice lady alone...LOL).

 

wait a minute, did you used to work for the cubs?

 

don't tell me, just casually reveal details about it in every single one of your next 500 posts.

[imb]

don't be silly, silly.

[RedIvyCub]

Good for Riggs. One of the best I've ever worked with. He's a good manager _ always well prepared. It's too bad he had Ed Lynch as a GM. And Riggs is even a better guy than he is a manager. I never once saw him berate a question or a questioner. And he always had a reasonable-sounding explanation for whatever move he made.

 

Bruce, I have to agree with you on Jimmy. He is one of the best and I am thrilled to see him finally get another shot albeit under really poor circumstances. I do hope it works out for him...I need to get in touch and wish him luck. Met Jimmy a good 10 years ago when he save me from the lecherous Manny Alexander (Manny, leave the nice lady alone...LOL).

 

wait a minute, did you used to work for the cubs?

 

don't tell me, just casually reveal details about it in every single one of your next 500 posts.

 

HUH??? I met Jim Riggleman when I went to see the Cubs on a road trip in 1998. Let's just say...I don't work for Tribune anymore. I left of my own accord.

[TruffleShuffle]

i do enjoy stories of current or former players being lecherous.

[Electron Blue]

I know we're being sarcastic and poking fun and everything, but I wouldn't mind more of this Manny Alexander/Riggleman story...

[Jehrico]

I know we're being sarcastic and poking fun and everything, but I wouldn't mind more of this Manny Alexander/Riggleman story...

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