Comments on: Open thread.

By: Matt Stairs Superfan

Matt Stairs Superfan — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:42:39 +0000

I must correct my argument as well so our friend Irish Yeti can understand this. There is a difference between spending and spending wisely.

By: genrebuster

genrebuster — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:51:30 +0000

Correct, people bitch about teams that spend money and win…but “wild or big spending” doesn’t guarantee a Championship.

The Cubs spent more than enough money to win…and they might have, with the right people in the front office and leading/coaching the players.

It trickles down from the top. Say what you want about the Yankees…but that is a serious and professional organization.

By: Sandberg23

Sandberg23 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:38:31 +0000

Yeah I am going to bring up Girardi cause that’s who I wanted to get the job as Cubs manager. So for my own personal reasons I am going to bitch about this. He took a Marlins team that had around a 20 mill. dollar payroll with a bunch of rookies and almost got them to the playoffs. Say what you want about the Yankees and they’re big payroll but Torre never got them they’re since 2000 with that huge payroll. Since it’s so easy to win with a big payroll. What about the Cubs?? Lou sure didn’t get this team to live up to expectations this past year did he??

By: Irish Yeti

Irish Yeti — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:31:39 +0000

When he sent Game Boy home, he possibly gained control of the clubhouse? Well, if we are to assume that by gaining control of a clubhouse, then the team will presumably win more games, then we can expect that. After Milton’s trip home after the White Sox game: Cubs 6 games over .500.

If you were referring to him getting sent home at the end of the season: Cubs went 8-8…

Just sayin

By: chucky

chucky — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:41:40 +0000

Tommie Harris is a fucking retarded moron.

By: genrebuster

genrebuster — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:58:13 +0000

to be clear, this better conveys my position (sorry guys, I’m tired): “When Lou was finally given the green light to send Game Boy home, maybe he re-gained more control of the clubhouse at that time”

By: genrebuster

genrebuster — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:55:46 +0000

Irish…you “would believe”?…or you “do”? (not that I give a crap).

First, Edmonds WAS NOT A Cub IN 2009 so what the hell are you talking about?

Being intense, loud, blustery, etc. doesn’t guarantee the RESPECT of your employees. Holding people accountable for their screwups or lack of performance in a professional manner will generally get better results.

When Lou was finally given the green light to send Game Boy home, maybe he gained some control of the clubhouse at that time…and a little respect, too. Unfortunately, in 2009 it was too little too late.

I’m glad you don’t run the Cubs. As for robert, I think he probably has forgotten more about baseball than you will ever learn, unless you step away from the internet crack pipe. That said, we want you to be happy…so feel free to replace the batteries in your vibrating calculator, surf the internet for more and more stats and re-read moneyball and related texts. Have fun…Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!

By: Irish Yeti

Irish Yeti — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:01:05 +0000

The reason I pointed out George isn’t “the Boss” anymore is because Robert seems to know exactly what goes on in the Yankees organization, yet he doesn’t even know who’s running the show. Dedicated the world series to him? The Cubs could dedicate a WS win to Ernie Banks. Does he run the team? The dedication doesn’t mean shit as far as who controls the team.

As far as Lou, I think he probably has a hold of the clubhouse. You may have that illusion that he doesn’t but I’d believe he does. When asked about the difference between LaRussa and Piniella, Jim Edmonds had this to say (and I’m paraphrasing to make it shorter) “Tony is intense but friendly. Lou is intense intense.”

I would think a seasoned ball player who calls a manager intense would classify said manager as someone who has control over his team

By: chucky

chucky — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:34:45 +0000

Matt…It’s too bad the Cubs haven’t ever had that mindset. Instead it was all about making money, and cheap and stupid gimmicks like 7th inning strech guest conductors, ugly ass “B” uniforms that Zambrano seems to love, that stupid bullshit song “Go Cubs, Go” that they play at the end of every home win, and whatever else they do that I can’t think of at the moment. I think Steinbrenners head would explode if some marketing douchebag ever suggested they do some of the shit done here. I know what is. It’s called professionalism.

By: Matt Stairs Superfan

Matt Stairs Superfan — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:32:45 +0000

George isn’t the boss but his “philosophy” still is in tact. His son is running it and has the same mindset. I only hope Ricketts has the same mindset. I am not saying “win at all costs” with the spending spree but more of “win while spending wisely”. It has always been a reputation of Steinbrenner that anything less than a championship is unacceptable.