The Cubs managerial search took a step forward this week when the top candidates met with Cubs' Chairman Tom Ricketts. Multiple reports indicated Mike Quade, Ryne Sandberg and Eric Wedge have had formal interviews with Ricketts ... and a report from Carrie Muskat stated that Bob Melvin also met with Ricketts to discuss the Cubs' job. All of the reports stated the Cubs have no timetable on when the announcement will be made ... but Bruce Levine feels the decision could be made soon. Jim Hendry … [Read more...]
Updating the Cubs Managerial Search … and Brenly to the Brewers?
What began as a rumor on Twitter picked up a little steam on Wednesday afternoon. A tweet from Doug Russell of WSSP indicated Bob Brenly is close to becoming the Brewers' new manager. Brenly told Russell "he has nothing to say right now." WSSP is the flagship station for the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers have denied the report and stated they have not begun the process of interviewing managers to replace Ken Macha. Bruce Levine reported the Cubs managerial search "may soon be going into Phase … [Read more...]
Sandberg Interviews for Cubs Job
Carrie Muskat reported Jim Hendry met with Ryne Sandberg on Tuesday in Arizona about the Cubs' managerial position. Following a report from Bruce Levine Tuesday night that indicated Sandberg would receive an interview over the next few days, Muskat confirmed Hendry met with Sandberg on Tuesday. Hendry has already interviewed Eric Wedge, the former Indians manager, and is expected to discuss the Cubs' job with Pat Listach, Bob Melvin and Bob Brenly. Mike Quade will receive his interview after … [Read more...]
The CCO’s Cubs Catch-All
Welcome to the CCO's Cubs catch-all. In case you haven't notice, and judging by the lack of comments on the site you haven't, the Cubs have managed to win a few ball games under Mike Quade, and are threatening to move out of fifth place in the central. As the season winds down, the off the field news is beginning to pickup. So for all of those that are still following the Cubs, as well as those that are just checking in from time to time, here's what has been going on over the last few days, … [Read more...]
