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Re: Cubs in '20
DIR By: DelMarFan
Date: October 1, 2019, 3:57 pm
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I'm not so sure. On the podcast, Mooney seemed pretty convinced
it's going to be Ross.
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Re: Cubs in '20
DIR By: Dihard
Date: October 1, 2019, 4:00 pm
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> I think Ross will be an excellent manager...in 2025.
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Maybe I’m going too much on his tv persona, but I haven’t been
very impressed with Rossy during his time on ESPN. It’s clear
how buddy-buddy he is with the Cubs players still, and I feel
like it was pretty rare he provided much real insight or signs
of thoughtfulness or strategy. Maybe down the road, but I don’t
feel like he’s the best choice for 2020.
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Re: Cubs in '20
DIR By: Reb
Date: October 1, 2019, 4:31 pm
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One of the managerial candidates reported to be of interest to
Cubs is Raul Ibanez.
Ironically, Ibanez was one of the three finalists to replace
Maddon with the Rays after 2014 but he took his name out of
consideration during the process and the job went to Kevin Cash.
Below is a broadcast booth interview with Ibanez from 2015
talking about that and other things. Seems like an impressive
guy.
HTML https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=P3IeIXSs7PY
#Post#: 388949--------------------------------------------------
Re: Cubs in '20
DIR By: CUBluejays
Date: October 1, 2019, 4:53 pm
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I'm told the Chicago Cubs offered a position to
@DrivelineBB
's Kyle Boddy but he'll be heading to the Reds per
@JeffPassan
From Travis Sawchek. Balls.
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Re: Cubs in '20
DIR By: CUBluejays
Date: October 1, 2019, 4:55 pm
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Patrick Mooney
@PJ_Mooney
The Cubs confirm Mark Loretta and Will Venable will join David
Ross as internal candidates to replace Joe Maddon.
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Re: Cubs in '20
DIR By: craig
Date: October 1, 2019, 5:03 pm
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--- Quote from: CUBluejays link ---
>
> I'm told the Chicago Cubs offered a position to
> @DrivelineBB
> 's Kyle Boddy but he'll be heading to the Reds per
> @JeffPassan
>
> From Travis Sawchek. Balls.
>
--- End Quote ---
Very interesting that Theo couldn't outsell the Cubs versus the
Reds. Given the lack of young arms in the Cubs system, and the
big volume of great ones with the Reds, it certainly makes sense
from Boddy's perspective. Discouraging, though.
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Re: Cubs in '20
DIR By: craig
Date: October 1, 2019, 5:46 pm
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Ron, I heard Theo's comments re Ross more favorably. Referenced
Ross's "worldview"; said his past connection would not be a
detriment; and said he'd be evaluated on his merits.
Theo could have easily iced Ross speculation, by emphasizing
need for outside voice, or more strongly talking up value of
experience. (Seemed token valuation to me.) He didn't.
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Re: Cubs in '20
DIR By: CUBluejays
Date: October 1, 2019, 5:48 pm
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Boddy wants to remain at Driveline. That might have been a
sticking point for the Cubs. So say Boddy helps develop a new
technique of training or a new use of tech or new tech. You have
to keep him from using it at Driveline, which might be a
friction point.
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Re: Cubs in '20
DIR By: Playtwo
Date: October 1, 2019, 6:07 pm
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I'd be pretty surprised if Rossy is the choice.
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Re: Cubs in '20
DIR By: CurtOne
Date: October 1, 2019, 6:26 pm
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If he was loose, I'd bet on Terry Francona
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