New Manager of Cubs

DDT · 11-17-11, 02:35 PM

I'm glad to see Mike Maddux will be staying in Texas

Bcatswin · 11-17-11, 02:57 PM

Happy Cubs fans?

d2bets · 11-17-11, 03:05 PM

Good hire. Everyone always wants to hire old retread names. Sveum's got plenty of experience, but still young and hungry and ready. Plus he's got experience in the division and against one of the Cubs rivals. More of an offensive guy though, so he needs a good pitching coach.

Ralphie Halves · 11-17-11, 03:31 PM

Theo said specifically that he wanted somebody with MLB managerial experience. Sveum barely qualifies.

DrStale · 11-17-11, 03:33 PM

As a Brewer fan I am happy for Sveum but not looking forward to playing against him. Good hire by the Cubs.

Brock Landers · 11-17-11, 03:34 PM

Would have been happier seeing the Cubs hire Sandburg

d2bets · 11-17-11, 03:39 PM

Originally posted by Ralphie Halves

Theo said specifically that he wanted somebody with MLB managerial experience. Sveum barely qualifies.

He said managerial OR coaching experience at the major league level. Sveum has plenty of coaching experience (7 years) at the major league level.

d2bets · 11-17-11, 03:40 PM

Originally posted by Brock Landers

Would have been happier seeing the Cubs hire Sandburg

Nah, would have felt good, but it would have been a mistake.

Carseller4 · 11-17-11, 04:23 PM

How was his relationship with Prince Fielder? Now that Pujols got a mega offer from the Marlins, I see the Cubs going after Fielder.

d2bets · 11-17-11, 04:39 PM

Originally posted by Carseller4

How was his relationship with Prince Fielder? Now that Pujols got a mega offer from the Marlins, I see the Cubs going after Fielder.

I suspect they won't, unless he doesn't get huge offers. I think the Cubs want to spend money on pitching and defense, and will just re-sign Pena.