Do we have the best front office in the NL? MLB?

[Backtobanks]

I think we have the best front office in name and pedigree. Let's wait until we see the results before we can say they are the best.

 

The results aren't really relevant in discussing how good of a move this is as this time

 

I agree that it's a great move, but in the end it's all about results. It's like having the best team on paper, but they don't win the WS. All the GM (or president of baseball operations) can do is assemble the best players possible and hope that translates into a team that wins the WS.

[Guest]

I've been begging for change, but that was way before Ricketts was even known to be a Cub fan. I can't apologize for wanting Hendry gone for as long as I have, but I'm happy to be wrong on thinking Ricketts might reduce payroll, or that he might not get the necessary components to build a winner. Very happy to be wrong. I'm a long time Cub fan that has gotten used to disappointment time and again.

 

I can't be happier about these latest changes, and yes, this is going to be the best front office in baseball. To me, Epstein is on a mission that will make him one of the greatest people on Earth, ever.

[Conky]

Looks like Theo is already implementing change. The New "Front Office Directory" is already being changed drastically. Looks like everyone that works in the front office is now listed. Until very recently, the Cubs had one of the smallest FO listings in MLB.

 

Theo is apparently implementing his plan to change organizational culture from day 1. By involving everyone and making them visible to the public for the first time, employees will hopefully buy into the new Cubs brand and philosophy. As in any business or organization, change starts at the top. Apparently, Theo knows business. Very smart first move and only the first visible ripple of a tsunami to come.

 

By the way, Crane Kenney is now wayyyyy down the listing and has taken on his new title of President of Business Operations. No longer listed among upper management at Wrigley.

 

Oh, and would it be wrong to write the Cubs Executive Director for Business Operations and ask for her autograph?

 

:-k

[Conky]

Sorry for the double post.

 

Nice to be a part of a "community" that moderates posts both before AND after they go live for people to read. Wow.

 

Not sure if that fact is a condemnation of the posters here or the jailors.

 

At any rate. Happy to be a Cubs fan again and very excited for the future.

 

I'll go back to lurking now. You guys have your selected few people to present ideas and make jokes. As Theo mentioned today, "new blood" or "new ideas" is the path to success. Back to the same ol' same 'ol here, at NSBB it seems.

 

All good.

 

Peace out.

[Sammy Sofa]

Sorry for the double post.

 

Nice to be a part of a "community" that moderates posts both before AND after they go live for people to read. Wow.

 

Not sure if that fact is a condemnation of the posters here or the jailors.

 

What the hell are you talking about?

[Rob]

Stuff is moderated before posting? Is that a thing for new members?

[Laura]

The first few posts for new posters have to be approved to keep away the spambots - his were in fairly short order. Not sure what he means about being approved after posting. You can auto-notify someone when a post is approved; maybe he thought the notice meant something else or that his post had to be approved twice. ??

[seanimal]

good to be a cubs fan "again"? this isn't consumer reports, you don't just renew your membership when your car hits 100k miles

[minnesotacubsfan]

good to be a cubs fan "again"? this isn't consumer reports, you don't just renew your membership when your car hits 100k miles

 

we thought you were dead where is chocolate milk?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

[treebird]

good to be a cubs fan "again"? this isn't consumer reports, you don't just renew your membership when your car hits 100k miles

 

we thought you were dead where is chocolate milk?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

 

cc is only letting one guy out of his bloody foot dungeon a year, give it time

[minnesotacubsfan]

:(

[KingKongvs.Godzilla]

good to be a cubs fan "again"? this isn't consumer reports, you don't just renew your membership when your car hits 100k miles

 

[seanimal]

good to be a cubs fan "again"? this isn't consumer reports, you don't just renew your membership when your car hits 100k miles

 

 

haha nice

[seanimal]

and by nice i mean in like a sad kind of way

[seanimal]

good to be a cubs fan "again"? this isn't consumer reports, you don't just renew your membership when your car hits 100k miles

 

we thought you were dead where is chocolate milk?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

 

cc is only letting one guy out of his bloody foot dungeon a year, give it time

 

wtf

[jersey cubs fan]

I think I'm going to like this conky dude.

[Conky]

The first few posts for new posters have to be approved to keep away the spambots - his were in fairly short order. Not sure what he means about being approved after posting. You can auto-notify someone when a post is approved; maybe he thought the notice meant something else or that his post had to be approved twice. ??

 

 

Not sure what people see as "fairly short order", but at 5 hours or more per post approval, it's going to be rather hard for anyone to be a part of the conversation here or to make a quick quip.

 

As to the Cubs fan "again" comment, really? Blood in the water for the faithful here? I was referring to a renewed sense of interest and love for the team that I have lived and died with for over 30 years. Pretty sure I'm not the only one that lost interest and refused to spend any money on the debacle that were the Cubs the last couple of years.

 

This board has a very clique-like mentality, afaik. It limits the amount of people wiling to post here and endure the hazing atmosphere. In turn, this limits input and diversity. Tim and the Mods would do well to try to eliminate that kind of behavior instead of protecting everyone from "spam-bots" imho. You have the ability to moderate after an offending post is made, correct? Hence the comment about a board that feels the need to moderate both before AND after the fact.

 

Just my .02

 

Flame on.

 

:hello:

[jersey cubs fan]

keep going conky

[C.C.]

good to be a cubs fan "again"? this isn't consumer reports, you don't just renew your membership when your car hits 100k miles

 

we thought you were dead where is chocolate milk?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

 

cc is only letting one guy out of his bloody foot dungeon a year, give it time

 

wtf

 

wtf

[C.C.]

The first few posts for new posters have to be approved to keep away the spambots - his were in fairly short order. Not sure what he means about being approved after posting. You can auto-notify someone when a post is approved; maybe he thought the notice meant something else or that his post had to be approved twice. ??

 

 

Not sure what people see as "fairly short order", but at 5 hours or more per post approval, it's going to be rather hard for anyone to be a part of the conversation here or to make a quick quip.

 

As to the Cubs fan "again" comment, really? Blood in the water for the faithful here? I was referring to a renewed sense of interest and love for the team that I have lived and died with for over 30 years. Pretty sure I'm not the only one that lost interest and refused to spend any money on the debacle that were the Cubs the last couple of years.

 

This board has a very clique-like mentality, afaik. It limits the amount of people wiling to post here and endure the hazing atmosphere. In turn, this limits input and diversity. Tim and the Mods would do well to try to eliminate that kind of behavior instead of protecting everyone from "spam-bots" imho. You have the ability to moderate after an offending post is made, correct? Hence the comment about a board that feels the need to moderate both before AND after the fact.

 

Just my .02

 

Flame on.

 

:hello:

 

Welcome and I agree. I feel your pain bra.

[SouthSideRyan]

The 14 variations of Epstein user names didn't seem to mind.

[Guest]

The first few posts for new posters have to be approved to keep away the spambots - his were in fairly short order. Not sure what he means about being approved after posting. You can auto-notify someone when a post is approved; maybe he thought the notice meant something else or that his post had to be approved twice. ??

 

 

Not sure what people see as "fairly short order", but at 5 hours or more per post approval, it's going to be rather hard for anyone to be a part of the conversation here or to make a quick quip.

 

As to the Cubs fan "again" comment, really? Blood in the water for the faithful here? I was referring to a renewed sense of interest and love for the team that I have lived and died with for over 30 years. Pretty sure I'm not the only one that lost interest and refused to spend any money on the debacle that were the Cubs the last couple of years.

 

This board has a very clique-like mentality, afaik. It limits the amount of people wiling to post here and endure the hazing atmosphere. In turn, this limits input and diversity. Tim and the Mods would do well to try to eliminate that kind of behavior instead of protecting everyone from "spam-bots" imho. You have the ability to moderate after an offending post is made, correct? Hence the comment about a board that feels the need to moderate both before AND after the fact.

 

Just my .02

 

Flame on.

 

:hello:

 

We have no problem with people who don't come in and say stupid things.

 

There's really no noob hazing. There's dumb hazing. So say smart things and you'll be more than welcome.

[C.C.]

The first few posts for new posters have to be approved to keep away the spambots - his were in fairly short order. Not sure what he means about being approved after posting. You can auto-notify someone when a post is approved; maybe he thought the notice meant something else or that his post had to be approved twice. ??

 

 

Not sure what people see as "fairly short order", but at 5 hours or more per post approval, it's going to be rather hard for anyone to be a part of the conversation here or to make a quick quip.

 

As to the Cubs fan "again" comment, really? Blood in the water for the faithful here? I was referring to a renewed sense of interest and love for the team that I have lived and died with for over 30 years. Pretty sure I'm not the only one that lost interest and refused to spend any money on the debacle that were the Cubs the last couple of years.

 

This board has a very clique-like mentality, afaik. It limits the amount of people wiling to post here and endure the hazing atmosphere. In turn, this limits input and diversity. Tim and the Mods would do well to try to eliminate that kind of behavior instead of protecting everyone from "spam-bots" imho. You have the ability to moderate after an offending post is made, correct? Hence the comment about a board that feels the need to moderate both before AND after the fact.

 

Just my .02

 

Flame on.

 

:hello:

 

We have no problem with people who don't come in and say stupid things.

 

There's really no noob hazing. There's dumb hazing. So say smart things and you'll be more than welcome.

 

Not a way to treat a new member. Apology is in order. With comments like this it'll be hard to keep new members.

[Banedon]

The first few posts for new posters have to be approved to keep away the spambots - his were in fairly short order. Not sure what he means about being approved after posting. You can auto-notify someone when a post is approved; maybe he thought the notice meant something else or that his post had to be approved twice. ??

 

 

Not sure what people see as "fairly short order", but at 5 hours or more per post approval, it's going to be rather hard for anyone to be a part of the conversation here or to make a quick quip.

 

As to the Cubs fan "again" comment, really? Blood in the water for the faithful here? I was referring to a renewed sense of interest and love for the team that I have lived and died with for over 30 years. Pretty sure I'm not the only one that lost interest and refused to spend any money on the debacle that were the Cubs the last couple of years.

 

This board has a very clique-like mentality, afaik. It limits the amount of people wiling to post here and endure the hazing atmosphere. In turn, this limits input and diversity. Tim and the Mods would do well to try to eliminate that kind of behavior instead of protecting everyone from "spam-bots" imho. You have the ability to moderate after an offending post is made, correct? Hence the comment about a board that feels the need to moderate both before AND after the fact.

 

Just my .02

 

Flame on.

 

:hello:

 

Thanks for the input. I would say there's nothing that is more endearing to any online community than for 2 of your first 4 post to criticize board rules/methods, mods, and the mentality of the community. It usually really fosters friendship and a sense of belonging. Welcome!

[C.C.]

I take back what I said then. I didn't read his first two posts.