Who will be the manager? Quade Fired (pg 15)

[Sammy Sofa]

I'm all for the Mike Maddux idea, just out of the hope of finally proving that there is no Mike Maddux and it's just Greg with a really shitty mustache.

[UK1679666180]

I've heard some pretty good things about Dave Martinez, but I have no idea how he'd actually be.

 

That would be my choice...

 

Followed by:

 

Torey Lovullo http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=7466

[Guest]

I've heard some pretty good things about Dave Martinez, but I have no idea how he'd actually be.

 

That would be my choice...

 

Followed by:

 

Torey Lovullo http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=7466

 

 

Very interesting. I haven't heard much about him. That piece is already over three years old. Surprising he hasn't gotten a crack yet after all this time.

[Guest]

What's the scoop on Davey other than the fact that he has worked under Maddon? Edited October 22, 2011 by David

[UK1679666180]

I've heard some pretty good things about Dave Martinez, but I have no idea how he'd actually be.

 

That would be my choice...

 

Followed by:

 

Torey Lovullo http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=7466

 

 

Very interesting. I haven't heard much about him. That piece is already over three years old. Surprising he hasn't gotten a crack yet after all this time.

 

It should be noted, he managed at Pawtucket (Red Sox AAA) last year.

[UK1679666180]

What's the scoop on Davey other than the fact that he has worked under Maddon?

 

Everything I've heard about him, is that he's an outstanding in-game manager and a great communicator with the guys. He's knows statistics well but like Maddon will account for those but goes with instinct more.

[Shilzzz]

I'm all for the Mike Maddux idea, just out of the hope of finally proving that there is no Mike Maddux and it's just Greg with a really [expletive] mustache.

 

is awesome an expletive now

[EpsteinCubs]

If we're going to go with a guy who hasn't been a Major League manager before, we're going to go with Ryne Sandberg unless he refuses to come back.

[Guest]

If we're going to go with a guy who hasn't been a Major League manager before, we're going to go with Ryne Sandberg unless he refuses to come back.

 

Because you know what our new front office would do.

[A New Era]

If we're going to go with a guy who hasn't been a Major League manager before, we're going to go with Ryne Sandberg unless he refuses to come back.

 

Because you know what our new front office would do.

 

He's the real Epstein, duh. Go ahead, ask him about Pujols.

[KingKongvs.Godzilla]

I've heard some pretty good things about Dave Martinez, but I have no idea how he'd actually be.

 

That would be my choice...

 

Followed by:

 

Torey Lovullo http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=7466

 

Two good names there.

 

Mike Maddux would be really cool, but it'd be taking him out of his element. He's the best pitching coach in baseball IMO. That doesn't make you a manager candidate.

[Guest]

http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/view/313551-will-cubs-call-rangers-pitching-coach?sct=hp_bf2_a6&eref=sihp

 

09:05 AM ET 10.23 | While it remains unclear whether Greg Maddux will re-enlist as a special adviser with the new Cubs' regime, don't be surprised if Team Theo makes a run at hiring the Rangers' Mike Maddux as pitching coach. The Rangers' staff ERA has dropped in each of Maddux's three seasons.

 

Chicago Tribune

 

Anyone know where this was in the Trib?

[Backtobanks]

http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/view/313551-will-cubs-call-rangers-pitching-coach?sct=hp_bf2_a6&eref=sihp

 

09:05 AM ET 10.23 | While it remains unclear whether Greg Maddux will re-enlist as a special adviser with the new Cubs' regime, don't be surprised if Team Theo makes a run at hiring the Rangers' Mike Maddux as pitching coach. The Rangers' staff ERA has dropped in each of Maddux's three seasons.

 

Chicago Tribune

 

Anyone know where this was in the Trib?

 

Sunday Sports page 10 in "Whispers Column" under Phil Rogers' column.

[Bull]

I don't want Ryno but that has more to do with not wanting to hear fans and certain family members talk about "playing the game the right way" all the damn time.

 

I really don't care. If Theo, etc, hires them, I'm good.

 

I've said before, I have no problem with the manager preaching play the game the right way, as long as you have a front office that is looking for talent rather than grit. Its not a bad arrangement. reverse it and you have problems.

[Brett]

If we're going to go with a guy who hasn't been a Major League manager before, we're going to go with Ryne Sandberg unless he refuses to come back.

 

Not if it's someone who's been a Major League coach before. Sandberg doesn't yet have that on his resume, and it's a plausible distinction.

[Sammy Sofa]

If we're going to go with a guy who hasn't been a Major League manager before, we're going to go with Ryne Sandberg unless he refuses to come back.

 

Not if it's someone who's been a Major League coach before. Sandberg doesn't yet have that on his resume, and it's a plausible distinction.

 

I don't think there's any way Sandberg can come back as a coach. If the Cubs are going to bring him into the fold it's going to have to be as manager. Making him a coach or even a minor league manager is going to be putting undue pressure on whoever is hired as manager because the local media and meatball fans are going to be screaming for Sandberg every time the Cubs hit a rough patch.

[C.C.]

http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/view/313551-will-cubs-call-rangers-pitching-coach?sct=hp_bf2_a6&eref=sihp

 

09:05 AM ET 10.23 | While it remains unclear whether Greg Maddux will re-enlist as a special adviser with the new Cubs' regime, don't be surprised if Team Theo makes a run at hiring the Rangers' Mike Maddux as pitching coach. The Rangers' staff ERA has dropped in each of Maddux's three seasons.

 

Chicago Tribune

 

Anyone know where this was in the Trib?

 

Is he under contact after this year?

[RynoRules]

I'm all for the Mike Maddux idea, just out of the hope of finally proving that there is no Mike Maddux and it's just Greg with a really [expletive] mustache.

 

 

You didn't know about this, did ya' youngin'?:

 

http://www.google.com/imgres?q=greg+maddux+mustache&hl=en&sa=X&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&rlz=1I7GZAB_enUS443&biw=1680&bih=818&tbm=isch&prmd=imvnso&tbnid=VqduD20YPSxpnM:&imgrefurl=http://rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2010_08_29_archive.html&docid=2dbWY0lAl8XQMM&imgurl=http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AvIB4ZqSUvg/THrk3U4FAcI/AAAAAAAARMs/y76EDbXiuik/s1600/Greg%252BMaddux.jpg&w=281&h=393&ei=5pulTtK0FYm5tgeWnJzZCQ&zoom=1

[Brian]

Is he under contact after this year?

 

Tom doesn't recognize other teams contracts.

[Magnetic Curses]

i actually watched mike beat greg back in 1988.

[apete6]

What's the scoop on Davey other than the fact that he has worked under Maddon?

 

Everything I've heard about him, is that he's an outstanding in-game manager and a great communicator with the guys. He's knows statistics well but like Maddon will account for those but goes with instinct more.

 

He also "worked" under Cindy Sandberg, possibly driving the final nail in the Ryno/Cubs relationship coffin. As dumb as it sounds, it could preclude Ricketts (and his apparently Ryno love) from hiring him.

[Guest]

What's the scoop on Davey other than the fact that he has worked under Maddon?

 

Everything I've heard about him, is that he's an outstanding in-game manager and a great communicator with the guys. He's knows statistics well but like Maddon will account for those but goes with instinct more.

 

He also "worked" under Cindy Sandberg, possibly driving the final nail in the Ryno/Cubs relationship coffin. As dumb as it sounds, it could preclude Ricketts (and his apparently Ryno love) from hiring him.

 

So would having another manager (Martinez) hired.

[Theo]

I thought Dave worked "above" Cindy?

[gus_dog]

Sandberg flew into Chicago today. It may mean nothing, but still...

[Guest]

Sandberg flew into Chicago today. It may mean nothing, but still...

 

Source?