by Kent Sterling When did third baseman Aramis Ramirez turn 50? In part, because of Ramirez’ uninspired play (i’m being very polite) the Chicago Cubs are the laughing stock of baseball. With the sixth highest payroll in baseball payroll of $125 million, the Cubs have managed to win less games through 58 games than all […]
by Kent Sterling Rick Morrissey of the Chicago Sun-Times asked Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts what’s wrong with his team. The answer that came back as he reportedly sprinted away was, “Nothing, just a lot of injuries. We’ll be fine.” Cubs fans are all hoping that Ricketts was avoiding the rather obvious truth that regardless of […]
by Kent Sterling Today, I am announcing the immediate termination of Chicago Cubs general manager Jim Hendry. Six moving boxes will be delivered to Hendry’s attention at Wrigley Field later today. He can supply his own tape, or simply fold the flaps to close the boxes after he loads the personal stuff from his office. […]
by Kent Sterling The best thing an owner in pro sports can do is hold a general manager accountable to a level of on-court or on-field play that wins championships. At worst, he becomes an apologist for the inculcated and institution mediocrity that comes to define a losing team. The Chicago Cubs have lost in […]
by Kent Sterling Jim Hendry can’t open his mouth without showing his uselessness as a shepherd of this foundering franchise. With the highest payroll in the National League and highest average ticket price, Hendry spoke of the future of manager Lou Piniella. “He’s done so many good things – not only for us, but in […]