Diamondbacks
Ryne Sandberg Getting Nibbles from Other Organizations
As I mentioned earlier this week, despite lip-service entreaties from the Chicago Cubs, Ryne Sandberg is a mortal lock to leave the organization. Where he will end up is still a matter of considerable debate, and, of course, in what role. The Toronto Blue Jays were the only team (other than the Cubs) to express [...]
Alan Trammell is Probably Going to Head Out West
Caught in the periphery of the Chicago Cubs’ impending managerial decision is what will happen to the current coaching staff. Hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo, who signed a big money three-year deal last year, isn’t going anywhere. But pitching coach Larry Rothschild ($400k+ option) and bench coach Alan Trammell could be headed elsewhere. Trammell in particular [...]
Obsessive New Manager Watch: Bob Brenly Explains Why He Pulled Himself Out of the Running, and Part of the Explanation Hurts
If nothing else, Chicago Cubs color man Bob Brenly is candid. He says things in such a way as to get his message across clearly, but even when the message is harsh, you respect him. Yesterday, Brenly made very clear why he pulled himself out of the running for the Cubs managerial role. Part of [...]
Obsessive New Manager Watch: Bob Melvin Expected to Interview on Friday
Another on the long list of Chicago Cubs managerial candidates will get his formal interview this Friday. Former Arizona Diamondbacks manager and current New York Mets scout Bob Melvin will interview with the team on Friday, according to Ed Price.
Greg Maddux Staying with Cubs for at Least Another Year
Yesterday, new Diamondbacks General Manager Kevin Towers was forthright in asserting that he’d like to bring Greg Maddux on board as the pitching coach for his new team, but the current special assistant to Cubs General Manager Jim Hendry says he’s staying with the Cubs. Greg Maddux will be back with the Cubs in 2011 [...]
Greg Maddux Leaving the Cubs to Be Diamondbacks Pitching Coach?
Hall of Fame pitcher, and Chicago Cub favorite, Greg Maddux rejoined the Cubs organization earlier this year as a special assistant to general manager Jim Hendry. He toured the minors, and met with young pitchers in Chicago from time to time. In general, his presence was regarded as helpful, and not just a show. But [...]
Obsessive New Manager Watch: Bob Brenly to Interview, Don Wakamatsu on Cubs’ List
Mike Quade certainly isn’t doing anything to hurt his chances of landing the full-time Chicago Cubs’ managerial gig, but the Cubs are proceeding with interviews far and wide. Up next, Chicago Cubs color man and former World Series-winning manager, Bob Brenly. Brenly, 56, who won the title in his first of 3½ seasons with the [...]
Obsessive Ted Lilly Trade Watch: The Dodgers Are A-Callin’
Though he didn’t even appear in the game, last night’s shellacking of Carlos Silva made it incrementally more likely that Chicago Cubs starter Ted Lilly would be traded. With just over a week to go before the non-waiver trade deadline on July 31, the Cubs are no doubt continuously evaluating their position vis a vis [...]
