1. 10-23-19 12:27 PM #1
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    Chicago Cubs new Manager

    David Ross will be the next manager of the Chicago Cubs
    David Ross is expected to be named Cubs manager this week. His agent has been discussing contractual terms with Theo Epstein. Deal is almost done.
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  2. 10-23-19 12:28 PM #2
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    I approve 100%.

    Cubs fan since 1979.
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  3. 10-23-19 12:30 PM #3
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    Wow. Didn't see this coming. Good chance for Ross though.
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  4. 10-23-19 12:32 PM #4
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    Shouldn't you have some experience managing before getting hired for such a high profile job?
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  5. 10-23-19 12:47 PM #5
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    two first names... can't trust em.
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  6. 10-23-19 12:49 PM #6
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    Great hire!!!

    the players already know him and love him!!! They will gel and play hard for him too
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  7. 10-23-19 12:50 PM #7
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    Dress For Less.
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  8. 10-23-19 12:51 PM #8
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    All a manager has to be anymore is relatable and understand the game of baseball. Ross marks both boxes. It’s a good hire.
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  9. 10-23-19 12:55 PM #9
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    He is liked by the players and that is very important. I think this is a good hire.
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  10. 10-23-19 01:05 PM #10
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    All you need is good pitching and a high school kid is a good manager
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  11. 10-23-19 01:06 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by TheMoneyShot View Post
    Wow. Didn't see this coming. Good chance for Ross though.
    Sarcasm, right? Blind people saw this coming.
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  12. 10-23-19 01:08 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by pinnacle420 View Post
    Great hire!!!

    the players already know him and love him!!! They will gel and play hard for him too
    And catchers make good managers. Understands pitching and hitting.
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  13. 10-23-19 01:45 PM #13
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    A "professional" dancer who has no managerial experience... Sounds about right! Seriously, he's probably a good fit for that bunch.
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  14. 10-23-19 03:41 PM #14
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    Dumn hire, he has no experience, Epstein's days are numbered.
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  15. 10-23-19 03:51 PM #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by thomorino View Post
    Dumn hire, he has no experience, Epstein's days are numbered.
    Not like he's the first hire without experience. Aaron Boone? Scott Servais? Craign Counsell? Mike Matheny? AJ Hinch?
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  16. 10-23-19 03:53 PM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by d2bets View Post
    Not like he's the first hire without experience. Aaron Boone? Scott Servais? Craign Counsell? Mike Matheny? AJ Hinch?
    Nearly all those managers suck, matheny was one of the dumbest managers ive seen.
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  17. 10-23-19 06:26 PM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by thomorino View Post
    Nearly all those managers suck, matheny was one of the dumbest managers ive seen.
    Counsel? He's in the running for "Manager of the Year" this season.
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  18. 10-23-19 06:34 PM #18
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    Bring back Sammy Sosa.
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  19. 10-23-19 07:14 PM #19
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    Quote Originally Posted by d2bets View Post
    Sarcasm, right? Blind people saw this coming.
    Sorry... I'm not briefed by Chicago media daily like you.
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  20. 10-24-19 12:40 AM #20
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    You get rid of Maddon, who brought you a World Series after 100 years, for a guy that has never managed before.

    This seems like a dumb move. Sometimes a player's coach isn't always the best thing.
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  21. 10-24-19 12:41 AM #21
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    Quote Originally Posted by Art Vandelay View Post
    Counsel? He's in the running for "Manager of the Year" this season.
    I said nearly.
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  22. 10-24-19 07:29 AM #22
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    Quote Originally Posted by thomorino View Post
    I said nearly.
    Plus, Hinch won a World Series. Boone now has 2 consecutive 100 win seasons. Results are mixed, naturally, but the point is that hiring a younger former player manager with no experience is really not that unusual any more.
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  23. 10-24-19 11:24 AM #23
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    Quote Originally Posted by d2bets View Post
    Plus, Hinch won a World Series. Boone now has 2 consecutive 100 win seasons. Results are mixed, naturally, but the point is that hiring a younger former player manager with no experience is really not that unusual any more.
    Boone and hinch have loaded rosters, neither team is good because of the manager. Hinch pitching Verlander on 3 days rest as garbage.
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