because the Dusty-run clubhouse was a complete clown show. Steve Stone compliments Roy Oswalt and a fine pitching performance and then he has Alou/Mercker calling the booth to complain? what sane manager would allow that to happen? i don't blame him one bit for quitting....the whole situation was a joke I know, but it seems like some of the people here are saying that Stone is just bitter because he was fired, when that's really not the case, and the Cubs got rid of everyone that was said to be causing problems for him. I think Stone's actually been really positive about the Cubs considering everything that went down. What has changed about Stone is that he doesn't feel a need to disguise his innate "holier than thou" attitude anymore. At least, that's how I see it. I don't enjoy Stone's talk show commentary really at all. He comes off like he's looking down his nose at everyone now. I really didn't clue into that when he was doing color, especially when it was with Harry. I really, really liked Stoney when he was with Harry. He was great, IMO. But he's really changed now. I think I'm going to say it. Oh yes. Wait for it. I like Brenly better than Stone now. whew. there. I said it. :cool: I agree completely.