Hurry Up Please, It’s Time
The big news out of Wrigley Field today wasn’t the merciful end of the season. No, it was the sudden departure of team president Andy MacPhail from the front office.
Many members of the Cubs blogosphere are doing happy dances now. I can only imagine their gyrations of joy tomorrow, when the team will probably announce that Dusty Baker will not be asked back. On second thought, I’d rather not imagine that. Some things are better left behind closed doors…
Before Cub Fans starts getting delusions of grandeur, they should remember that we’re probably in for business as usual for the next few months. John McDonough was named interim president, which implies that the suits at the Tribune Tower are looking for someone else to run the team. Until they announce a permanent replacement, there’s no way to even guess how things may or may not change.
Besides, GM Jim Hendry’s job seems safe for now. I don’t think we can expect sweeping changes as long as Hendry is putting together the roster.
I’ve already heard some fanciful notions floated around as to who the Cubs should bring in to be team president. Dave Dombrowski’s name comes up a lot, since he’s a Chicago guy. Unfortunately, he’s also got a job, and his current employers might not be keen on letting him go.
Another popular theory is that the Cubs should bring in someone similar to Dallas Green. Yes, Green had a hand in the 1984 and 1989 Eastern Division titles. But he was also an ass who ran Scott Rolen out of Philadelphia. Is that the judge of talent we need?
On the subject of MacPhail, I have to give credit where it’s due. I crack on the Trib’s columnists a lot, so I would be remiss not to point out when they do a serviceable job.
Rick Morrissey offers this scathing indictment of the front office’s performance. It’s a fair cop.
Unfortunately, Morrissey burns through whatever little bit of good will that column engendered by being the first guy on the block to rip the Cubs for bringing in McDonough, the marketing guy, to be president. See, all the Cubs care about is partying and drinking and stuff! Note to Morrissey: Ned Coletti also started as the marketing guy for the Cubs, and he turned out OK…
And Dr. Phil has a surprisingly decent column about MacPhail. While I’m not sure if I agree with the argument, I think Dr. Phil raises some interesting questions…
Many members of the Cubs blogosphere are doing happy dances now. I can only imagine their gyrations of joy tomorrow, when the team will probably announce that Dusty Baker will not be asked back. On second thought, I’d rather not imagine that. Some things are better left behind closed doors…
Before Cub Fans starts getting delusions of grandeur, they should remember that we’re probably in for business as usual for the next few months. John McDonough was named interim president, which implies that the suits at the Tribune Tower are looking for someone else to run the team. Until they announce a permanent replacement, there’s no way to even guess how things may or may not change.
Besides, GM Jim Hendry’s job seems safe for now. I don’t think we can expect sweeping changes as long as Hendry is putting together the roster.
I’ve already heard some fanciful notions floated around as to who the Cubs should bring in to be team president. Dave Dombrowski’s name comes up a lot, since he’s a Chicago guy. Unfortunately, he’s also got a job, and his current employers might not be keen on letting him go.
Another popular theory is that the Cubs should bring in someone similar to Dallas Green. Yes, Green had a hand in the 1984 and 1989 Eastern Division titles. But he was also an ass who ran Scott Rolen out of Philadelphia. Is that the judge of talent we need?
On the subject of MacPhail, I have to give credit where it’s due. I crack on the Trib’s columnists a lot, so I would be remiss not to point out when they do a serviceable job.
Rick Morrissey offers this scathing indictment of the front office’s performance. It’s a fair cop.
Unfortunately, Morrissey burns through whatever little bit of good will that column engendered by being the first guy on the block to rip the Cubs for bringing in McDonough, the marketing guy, to be president. See, all the Cubs care about is partying and drinking and stuff! Note to Morrissey: Ned Coletti also started as the marketing guy for the Cubs, and he turned out OK…
And Dr. Phil has a surprisingly decent column about MacPhail. While I’m not sure if I agree with the argument, I think Dr. Phil raises some interesting questions…
posted by Bob at
10:27 PM
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Did anyone listen to IRL driver Sam Hornish sing the National Anthem during the Cubs game? Thanks to Hornish, Im no longer the worst singer in the world. Furthermore, Indy League Racing really sucked this year and the Indy 500 is more overrated than Gene Pingatore and his Charger basketball team. uh huh. And you know why they wont ask NASCAR Cup driver Tony Stewart to sing the National Anthem? It's because he'll EAT the friggin microphone LMAO!! Thats right- no Stewart and no Earnhardt Friggin Junior fans around here.... you have to like the 16, 17, 24, 26, 41, and 99 around these parts. Okay this is getting off topic. Goodnight...
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