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Easiest Cubs Team to Hate in Recent Memory?
Irrelevant Dude replied to Outshined_One's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
This team is much more likeable than the 2004 version... although also much worse. -
Ozzie fires back on Rich Hill
Irrelevant Dude replied to Irrelevant Dude's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
Indeed. And back in '03 when Torii Hunter bowled over the Sox backup catcher (was it Josh Paul then?), White Sox fans would have loved it if he had stood up and punched Hunter silly aftewards. Although Guillen also backed Hunter at the time and said it was a good play. -
Ozzie fires back on Rich Hill
Irrelevant Dude replied to Irrelevant Dude's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
I'd settle for seeing him win one. He's throwing the ball well, they're just hitting good pitches dude. Just bad luck... It will all even out. -
I didn't see this posted here yet, from ChicagoSports.com...
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I've been as critical of Baker as anyone and I still think he needs to go, but I don't think anything will make this team any better. Honestly who could win with this bunch of crap? I know I'm beating a dead horse, but Baker is part of the reason that the team is inadequate. He asked for many of the players he has now. He rides he starters too hard - especially in 2003 when Prior was what, 22 years old? Or was he 23? It sickens me that injuries are being used as an excuse when Baker probaby played a part in some of those injuries. I completely agree, but not even Jim Essian himself can save this season.
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I've been as critical of Baker as anyone and I still think he needs to go, but I don't think anything will make this team any better. Honestly who could win with this bunch of crap?
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The Pirates are coming, tra-la tra-la.
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Blasphemy!
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He should have pulled a Bob Uecker, "Aww hell, nobody's listening anyway."
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Just keep waiting, they will even out!
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I caught that too. First honest and rational assessment I've heard out of Dusty in quite some time. Yep, I agree for the most part with what Baker said, but I don't agree that he said it. It seems he just doesn't understand when to back his players. Even if he knows that it was a good baseball play, I would think he would try to defend Barrett when there is a suspension riding on his actions.
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And Baker kind of throws Barrett under the bus there, not defending him at all...
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I heard that on the radio, made me laugh.
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That pretty much covers it!
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If a world series champ throws it, its gotta be a strike, dude. If a 700 home run guy doesnt swing at it, it's gotta be a ball, dude. After seeing the 3rd strike called on Murton, yes he is.
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Good to hear some of that coming from a national person, we're not the only ones who see it!
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Was he actually being serious? It would take more than another year or two for Maddux to get into the Hall as a Cub (I doubt anything less than another three years with a World Series title would do it). And it would be a horrible move for Hendry to make. There's no real impact move for Hendry to make. Aside from finding a platoon partner for Jones and firing most of the coaching staff, Dusty, and then himself, there are no easy answers. Yes, Stone was being completely serious and he thinks that will happen soon, but he also hinted that it would be done for all the wrong reasons. By the way, what happened to Hendry's policy of not negotiating contracts during the season?
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Back to my original question though... I'm trying to be objective and just wondering if there is any precedent for a manager being on the verge of being run out of town who somehow regains the fan support? It seems like it always follows the same pattern, first the vote of confidence then the firing. Are there any examples to the contrary?
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I can't think of anyone, but has there ever been a manager in a situation similar to Dusty's who has bounced back to redeem himself with the same team? Or has it reached a point of no return?
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I don't really agree with this. Dusty or not, Hendry has another 2 seasons to prove himself. It's up to him to decide whether he wants to extend Dusty and go out together in 2 years or whether he wants one more fresh start with a new manager. I think we all know the best option, but does Jim?
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Umm... why?
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Interesting Article re: Dusty from 2002..
Irrelevant Dude replied to Rusch33's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
Wow, he was right on with that one. -
Example of a REAL manager, Dusty take notice.
Irrelevant Dude replied to badger1679666666's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
But who were the four fingers really directed at.. the ump or LaRoche? -
how many simulated hits did Bynum get? Bynum was removed in the 2nd simulated inning as part of a simulated double switch.
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For the first time all season, Steve Stone has backed off his statement that it's only a matter of time before Dusty gets the extension. Today on the Score, Stone said that he truly believed that earlier this season, but nobody could have predicted this complete collapse and now he believes Dusty's fate is undecided. For the first time this year, he was somewhat critical of Baker. It seems that the numbers of people who still believe Dusty will be extended are dwindling...
