Tag Archives: Cubs manager

SNBS – Harry’s questions – Colts, IU, Purdue, Butler hoops, Cubs, Zion, and Calipari
October 18, 2019

Joe Maddon out – business and baseball will drive search for his replacement as Cubs manager
September 30, 2019

Joe Maddon will be replaced as manager by the Chicago Cubs for the 2020 season. Many Cubs fans not happy about that. They feel a leader who found a way to lead the Cubs to their first world championship in 108 years should be able to leave on his own terms and schedule. Their gratitude is […]

Chicago Cubs Name Rick Reneria Manager – Tears Flow as Countdown Begins for His Firing in October, 2015
November 6, 2013

by Kent Sterling The hire of Rick Renteria by the Chicago Cubs was the result of a managerial search that resembled an archeological dig. Who would fans accept as a plausible successor to Dale Sveum, Lou Piniella, Dusty Baker, Jim Riggleman, Tom Treblehorn, Jim Essian, Don Zimmer, Herman Franks, Charlie Fox, Preston Gomez, Whitelockman, Elvin […]

Chicago Cubs Search for Manager Becoming Comical with Torey Lovullo’s Comments
October 30, 2013

by Kent Sterling The headline for this post is misleading because the search for Dale Sveum’s replacement as manager of the Chicago Cubs was comical the moment president Theo Epstein told the media he punted Sveum over beers after the final game of the regular season in St. Louis. But it sure hasn’t become less silly, […]

Hey Cubs Fans – Wait for Delivery Before You Invest Your Trust in Theo Epstein
October 25, 2013

by Kent Sterling Had a good talk with Dan Dakich on 1070 the Fan today. Dan related that he has decided to trust Cubs President Theo Epstein in his rebuilding of the Cubs as long as they are headed toward what the Cardinals have become. I told him in a less than polite way that […]