No one wants to be a giant pessimist about their team. The Cubs are trying hard to send their fans in that direction though. On a day where Lou Piniella said that he would be retiring after this season of managing the Chicago Cubs -- and who could blame him, really? -- the Ricketts' family also announced that Jim Hendry would be retained for next season. Now, part of … [Read more...] about Cubs’ Ownership Decrees Jim Hendry Will Come Back To Fix the Mess He Made
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Cubs Managerial Candidates: Alan Trammell & the rest of the Field
Alan Trammell: The Bench Coach Trammell is likely salivating at the idea of making a different kind of managerial history this time around. During his first season as manager of his beloved Tigers, he led a woeful roster to an American League-record 119 losses. He’d eventually turn things around in his final two seasons, with seasons of 72 and 71 wins but his teams … [Read more...] about Cubs Managerial Candidates: Alan Trammell & the rest of the Field
Cubs Managerial Candidates: Pat Listach, Bob Brenly
Pat Listach: The Dark Horse The 1992 American League Rookie of the Year with the Milwaukee Brewers is probably the most interesting candidate on this list. Listach’s playing career flamed out early, but his coaching career has been thriving. Because for as many organizational dues as Ryne Sandberg has paid over the past few years, Listach has him beat several times … [Read more...] about Cubs Managerial Candidates: Pat Listach, Bob Brenly