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Posts tagged "Mike Quade"

Theo could make more changes to Wrigley and staff

Theo could make more changes to Wrigley and staff
A GM tells Phil Rogers that Theo Epstein will likely bring change to Wrigley Field in more ways than one, including trading in the famous scoreboard for a jumbotron.  ”I wouldn’t look for that old scoreboard to be sitting on top of the center-field bleachers for many more years,” the general manager said. “There’s $20... Read more »
By Tom Loxas,
October 30, 2011 at 11:35 pm
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Interview: CSN's Todd Hollandsworth talks Theo, Ryno, Rudy

Interview: CSN's Todd Hollandsworth talks Theo, Ryno, Rudy
We talk to Comcast Sports Net Cubs analyst Todd Hollandsworth about Theo Epstein’s press conference, Carlos Zambrano, and hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo. TL: Theo mentioned having a “Cub Way”. You came up in the Dodgers system where the “Dodger Way” was known all around baseball. What do you think will be the most important elements... Read more »
By Tom Loxas,
October 27, 2011 at 12:25 pm
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Ricketts needs to close the deal

Ricketts needs to close the deal
Only the Cubs could have circumstances like this taking the air out of their balloon. It needs to stop soon. Tom Ricketts needs to step up and make a date for a press conference. It’s time to close the deal. The Theo Epstein hire has the potential to put the Cubs right up there with... Read more »
By Tom Loxas,
October 18, 2011 at 12:17 pm
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Tyler Colvin says Brett Jackson is an explosive talent

Tyler Colvin says Brett Jackson is an explosive talent
I got a chance to talk with Tyler Colvin today about a future outfield that could include himself and Brett Jackson. Colvin got to play with Jackson in Iowa recently, and I asked for his scouting report on the Cubs top prospect. I mentioned some comps like Mark Kotsay and Jim Edmonds that I have... Read more »
By Tom Loxas,
August 19, 2011 at 12:21 am
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Are Jim Hendry's hands tied?

Are Jim Hendry's hands tied?
I checked out the chat that ESPN Chicago’s Bruce Levine had with some listeners today. One of the things that really jumped out at me was the way Levine kept insinuating that Jim Hendry wasn’t getting a directive or commitment from his ownership.   Bobby B (Newport Beach, CA) Hey Bruce! Please tell me that we... Read more »
By Tom Loxas,
August 2, 2011 at 7:12 pm
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Agent: Quade overmatched

Agent: Quade overmatched
In the non-shocking department, a prominent Cub’s agent tells me the clubhouse has been lost by Mike Quade. The agent relays what his player and the veteran players feel. They really like Quade, they just feel he is overmatched. No surprise to anyone I would guess, but to actually hear it is kind of sad... Read more »
By Tom Loxas,
July 23, 2011 at 10:05 am
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Rosenthal: Quade looks like lame-duck Source: Hendry still on thin ice

Rosenthal: Quade looks like lame-duck Source: Hendry still on thin ice
Ken Rosenthal told WSCR this morning that Mike Quade is looking like a one and done. “Guys, it’s certainly starting to look that way,” he said. “The Dempster thing was not pretty. it’s not Zambrano that had that blow up, it’s Ryan Dempster, one of the more highly respected, high-character guys in the game. “I... Read more »
By Tom Loxas,
July 11, 2011 at 3:31 pm
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Quade: "Get better with the kids"

Quade: "Get better with the kids"
Mike Quade says the second half will be about “Getting better with the kids”. Before Sunday’s 9-1 loss to the Pirates, Mike Quade conceded he didn’t make his mark on the team in the first half of his first full season as Cubs manager. “Hell no,” he said. “It’s been a rough first half. You... Read more »
By Tom Loxas,
July 10, 2011 at 8:29 pm
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Interview: ESPN's Chris Singleton sees little chance of Cubs moving vets

Interview: ESPN's Chris Singleton sees little chance of Cubs moving vets
Baseball Tonight comes to Wrigleyville this Sunday for Sunday Night Baseball ESPN’s Baseball Tonight will broadcast outside of Wrigley Field this Sunday at 11:30 am. and 6 p.m. on ESPN. Hosted by Karl Ravech with analysts John Kruk and Barry Larkin, Sunday Night Baseball analysts Orel Hershiser and Bobby Valentine, along with reporters Buster Olney... Read more »
By Tom Loxas,
June 16, 2011 at 1:29 pm
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Morosi: Cubs can contend, but can't top Cards

Fox’s Jon Paul Morosi tells us what we already knew about the Cubs. But I will repeat it anyway. I always want to see what the national writers are saying anyway so here is a run-down.  They are a .500 team that has no run production.  Morosi points out the most glaring weak spots, the third... Read more »
By Tom Loxas,
May 12, 2011 at 6:17 pm
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