Who will be the manager? no Ryno talk version

[davearm2]

Jon Heyman

Signs point to sveum going with cubs. He's the 1 guy they've interviewed twice in person. Process "moving along" Unless things change.

 

 

Fixed. Lol

Lol is used to connote funny, not stale and unoriginal.

 

For example:

I thought that show was off the air?

[MrCub14]

Looks like a done deal boys!

 

via Jon Heyman

 

@SI_JonHeyman

Asked theo if he has his manager. Answered, "we don't have a manager under contract." just a technicality. #sveum

[MrCub14]

I would also like to post the introduction to Rosenthal's new article. It made me laugh out loud.

 

It was bad enough that the Red Sox ran off Terry Francona as manager and made Theo Epstein miserable enough to want to leave as general manager.

 

Now they’re apparently not listening to Epstein’s replacement, which leaves them still looking for Francona’s replacement.

 

Why?

 

Because their presumed front-runner – Brewers hitting coach Dale Sveum – seems poised to join Epstein and the Cubs.

 

Maybe the Sox should just ask for a do-over and the chance to bring back Epstein and Francona. But it’s a little late to put the fried chicken back in the bucket, isn’t it?

 

Another beautiful snippet from the article:

 

Oh, but there’s more.

 

Who do you think helped form the Red Sox’s list of candidates? None other than Epstein, who continued working for the Sox before he began working for the Cubs.

 

Epstein then took his list to Chicago, interviewing several of the same candidates, including Sveum — and failing to agree on compensation with the Red Sox for his own departure.

 

Maybe that sly fox Epstein will include a Cubs jersey autographed by Sveum in addition to whichever B-grade prospects he ends up sending back to Boston.

 

LOL. Burn. You can read the whole article here: http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/Boston-Red-Sox-Theo-Epstein-Terry-Francona-managerial-search-not-going-according-to-plan-111611. Not Rosenthal's biggest fan, but I thoroughly enjoyed this one :D . Dedicated to John Henry and Larry Lucchino. Suck it, Gill!

[Little Slide Rooter]

One thing I find a bit ironic. A few years ago when the Brewers had their window wide open but the problem was they couldn't find a good manager, cycling through the likes of Yost, Macha, and I forget who before Yost with Sveum having a brief stint. However they had Sveum and Maddux, who 2 of baseballs top brain trusts have been swooning over right under their noses all along. I guess they werent willing to work with the Brewers hit enough home runs to overcome awful pitching philosophy they had until last year.

[PrimeTime]

It appears Cubs have decided on Sveum. You approve?

 

 

 

Approve (2588 responses)

 

54%

 

 

Disapprove (2217 responses)

 

46%

 

4805 total responses

[Guest]

Should we start a pitching coach thread once this is official?

 

 

But seriously, any obvious candidates out there?

[Pushfrog98]

Should we start a pitching coach thread once this is official?

 

 

But seriously, any obvious candidates out there?

That was my first question. I really didn't care for Riggins.

[Guest]

Should we start a pitching coach thread once this is official?

 

 

But seriously, any obvious candidates out there?

That was my first question. I really didn't care for Riggins.

 

How about Mike Maddux? :D

[AI]

Should we start a pitching coach thread once this is official?

 

 

But seriously, any obvious candidates out there?

That was my first question. I really didn't care for Riggins.

 

How about Mike Maddux? :D

The leading candidate (and perhaps only) candidate to replace Mike Maddux was BP coach Andy Hawkins. He's highly thought of among the Rangers front office.

[PrimeTime]

According to Phil Rogers of the Chicago Tribune, the Cubs are "finishing details" to make Brewers hitting coach Dale Sveum their next manager.

 

Source: Cubs finishing details w/Sveum but won't reach deal before tonight. Friday news conference expected.

[ctcf]

Not as exciting as Maddux, but still glad to have him. No complaints here.

[Tracer Bullet]

If Maddux isn't interested then I'm totally fine with this.

[Magnetic Curses]

that can't be bad for a prospective fielder signing.

[Magnetic Curses]

Should we start a pitching coach thread once this is official?

 

 

But seriously, any obvious candidates out there?

That was my first question. I really didn't care for Riggins.

 

How about Mike Maddux? :D

The leading candidate (and perhaps only) candidate to replace Mike Maddux was BP coach Andy Hawkins. He's highly thought of among the Rangers front office.

 

i remember andy hawkins, he once threw a no-hitter and lost.

[PrimeTime]

Let's just get this done. I'm more than ready for moves that involve players on the field in 2012.

[BleacherBadger]

that can't be bad for a prospective fielder signing.

 

As long as Sveum brings $200MM with him

[Vinestal]

@TheCCO

ChicagoCubsOnline

(@GordonEdes) Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer just arrived at Dale Sveum's hotel.

 

 

Because I knew you were all wondering #tmi

[Magnetic Curses]

that can't be bad for a prospective fielder signing.

 

As long as Sveum brings $200MM with him

 

i'm sure ricketts already has that as he kind of owns the chicago cubs.

[treebird]

@TheCCO

ChicagoCubsOnline

(@GordonEdes) Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer just arrived at Dale Sveum's hotel.

 

 

Because I knew you were all wondering #tmi

 

it's almost noon, i'll bet theo's into the minibar by now since swaim refused to meet him at a whiskey bar like he requested

[Magnetic Curses]

so what changed sveum's mind about waiting for the red sox? did cherington tell him he wasn't being considered or did epstein and hoyer call and remind him that he's dale sveum?

[Theo]

It's clear that if manage in Boston you report to that nutjob Lucciono. I much rather have the Cubs job.

[ctcf]

So just to be clear, how the heck do you pronounce his last name?

[treebird]

So just to be clear, how the heck do you pronounce his last name?

 

svoom

[Vinestal]

http://muskat.mlblogs.com/2011/11/17/1117-cubs-close-to-naming-manager/

 

Does being in the final inning mean they could name a manager Thursday night?

 

“You’ve seen lots of different kind of ninth innings — one, two, three, walk, hit batter, sac bunt, walk,” Epstein said.

[SouthSideRyan]

http://muskat.mlblogs.com/2011/11/17/1117-cubs-close-to-naming-manager/

 

Does being in the final inning mean they could name a manager Thursday night?

 

“You’ve seen lots of different kind of ninth innings — one, two, three, walk, hit batter, sac bunt, walk,” Epstein said.

 

Theo's [expletive] bombed.