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Prior coming along and looking really good. He'll only get better from here on out. Hopefully he can come back next year and have a injury free year. fingers crossed!
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I'd rather watch "The View" marathon then watch the Cubs!
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Cubs are so bad not even a Chuck Norris (Who is a huge Cubs fan) round house kick can save this team.
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I'd rather go with my Wife shopping then see this crap...
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We already lost 6-1.
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That's an interesting choice. Personally I don't care if the new manager is an ex-Cub or not....I just want a good manager. Agreed. I'd also look at managers who have been part of a winning tradition. That's why I've very high on Fredi Gonzalez. I hope the Braves way of doing things has rubbed off on him. I hope you mean interesting as "unexpected and thought-provoking" not interesting as "[expletive]." :? I agree with that also, but there are those out there that like Sarge because he's Sarge and and think Billy is a fine coach because he hit all those hr's decades ago. People like that could like Varsho. I think he has the resume to be a good major league manager...some folks might want a guy like Gary to have a "starter" team first before moving on to the big time; but I want an overhaul. I think a new manager and new players could grow together. There's no reason the 2008 Cubs can't resemble the 2006 Mets. What has Gary Varsho done to make you think he'll be a good ML manager? Just curious? I don't know enough about him to consider him a ML manager
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Was Larry Dierker fired after the 2001 season? I can't remember?
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Why even play Prior? I'd just shut him down and get him ready for next year. We aren't going anywhere...
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I was talking about it in September 2002. Yes you were and I believe it was on the ESPN.COM chat site. How time flies and nothing changes eh?
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I think we are sick of talking about it. We have been talking about this since 2004.
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And he'll slide right into the GM slot! Mr. Hendry will then gain the title Super GM and Clines/Mathews will be co-managers. You know that wouldn't surprise me the way things have been going the past 3 years...
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That's always tricky also, Dusty was a proven winner when he came here and flopped. I'd like a good manager that has a passion for the team and the city.
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I'm thinking Dusty is gone right after or right before the ASB.
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Very true. I tend to forget he's had control issue throughout his history. good point. Doesn't make me feel any better about him...
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Varsho? Why not throw in Jody Davis in the mix also. I'm kidding of course...I still think they missed the boat with Giardi.
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I know! I don't get it? Once he gets to the majors he can't pitch a strike to save his life. His fastball is average at best as is his change. How's he doing it in AAA? Does he look different? Little known fact. Major league hitters are better than minor league hitters. When players move up a level it takes time to adjust. Most guys struggle, and many even look awful while going through that adjustment period. And most adjustment periods take longer than a handful of starts. I can see struggling meaning he's getting hard, but struggling to throw stikes is what's the strange part. In AAA he doesn't walk anyone but in the majors he walks the world. Patient? When you have 15 Walks with 11 K's I'd say there is something more going on then Major League hitters are more patient.
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Doubtful. Here's my scenario. Fire Baker, Rothschild, Clines, Pole and Matthews. Promote Spier to interim manager. Promote Von Joshua as interim hitting coach. See if Billy Williams will serve as third base or bench coach for the interim. Promote other guys within the organization to serve in the other capaities. At the end of the season, interview Gonzalez, Dierker, and even Spier. Hopefully, Davey Johnson will be available for an interview as well. The new manager can select his own staff. Just curious. Why Spier? I just don't see that as productive at all. Who else would be a interm manager? Spier is as good as anyone else on that worthless bench...
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I know! I don't get it? Once he gets to the majors he can't pitch a strike to save his life. His fastball is average at best as is his change. How's he doing it in AAA? Does he look different? Little known fact. Major league hitters are better than minor league hitters. When players move up a level it takes time to adjust. Most guys struggle, and many even look awful while going through that adjustment period. And most adjustment periods take longer than a handful of starts. I can see struggling meaning he's getting hard, but struggling to throw stikes is what's the strange part. In AAA he doesn't walk anyone but in the majors he walks the world.
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I know! I don't get it? Once he gets to the majors he can't pitch a strike to save his life. His fastball is average at best as is his change. How's he doing it in AAA? Does he look different?
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Doubtful. Here's my scenario. Fire Baker, Rothschild, Clines, Pole and Matthews. Promote Spier to interim manager. Promote Von Joshua as interim hitting coach. See if Billy Williams will serve as third base or bench coach for the interim. Promote other guys within the organization to serve in the other capaities. At the end of the season, interview Gonzalez, Dierker, and even Spier. Hopefully, Davey Johnson will be available for an interview as well. The new manager can select his own staff. That plan works for me - I like it. Both Bruce Miles and Kiley are absolutely spot on with their respective articles today. The safe bet is Bob Brenly. Why go for the safe bet? That's what I meant they seem to go with the safest bet that's why don't discount Brenly.
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Johnson hasn't managed since 2000. Does he even want to manage anymore?
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Doubtful. Here's my scenario. Fire Baker, Rothschild, Clines, Pole and Matthews. Promote Spier to interim manager. Promote Von Joshua as interim hitting coach. See if Billy Williams will serve as third base or bench coach for the interim. Promote other guys within the organization to serve in the other capaities. At the end of the season, interview Gonzalez, Dierker, and even Spier. Hopefully, Davey Johnson will be available for an interview as well. The new manager can select his own staff. That plan works for me - I like it. Both Bruce Miles and Kiley are absolutely spot on with their respective articles today. The safe bet is Bob Brenly.
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Doubtful. Here's my scenario. Fire Baker, Rothschild, Clines, Pole and Matthews. Promote Spier to interim manager. Promote Von Joshua as interim hitting coach. See if Billy Williams will serve as third base or bench coach for the interim. Promote other guys within the organization to serve in the other capaities. At the end of the season, interview Gonzalez, Dierker, and even Spier. Hopefully, Davey Johnson will be available for an interview as well. The new manager can select his own staff. What about the Cubs buying out Giardi's contract? What about Joey Cora who seems to be ready to manage a club. Davey Johnson? No thanks! He's a biter. ????
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Doubtful. Here's my scenario. Fire Baker, Rothschild, Clines, Pole and Matthews. Promote Spier to interim manager. Promote Von Joshua as interim hitting coach. See if Billy Williams will serve as third base or bench coach for the interim. Promote other guys within the organization to serve in the other capaities. At the end of the season, interview Gonzalez, Dierker, and even Spier. Hopefully, Davey Johnson will be available for an interview as well. The new manager can select his own staff. What about the Cubs buying out Giardi's contract? What about Joey Cora who seems to be ready to manage a club. Davey Johnson? No thanks!
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Nothing beats old Iron Maiden!