Be Still My Heart
Could it be true? Have my wishes finally come to fruition?
This morning the Chicago sports world is abuzz with the rumor that Dusty Baker may be headed out of Chicago with his tail between his legs. I wonder if his "Book of Managing", the one to which he refers for all his strategic decisions, has any rules for dealing with this scenario. The natives in the South America are celebrating since several acres of rainforest will be preserved now that Dusty will not need to chew on his silly sticks for a while.
Before you get the idea that I blame all of the Cubs' woes on Dusty, that is not my intent. Quite frankly, I think the laid back attitude which reportedly permeates their lockerroom is ridiculous in light of the latest performances on the field. Heck, they should all be forced to watch the previous day's game. Players need to be responsible for themseves, but sometimes someone has to hold them accountable.
But, Dusty is a "players' coach." Well, if a players' coach is a manager who does not make a player responsible for his own mental errors and lack of focus, then Dusty is definitely a players' coach. Ultimately, the manager is responsible for the attitude and preparation of the team, and Dusty clearly has allowed the ship to steer itself into the reef.
My early vote for the next manager of the Chicago National League Ball Club: Lou Piniella.
Please send in your suggestions for the Cubs' next manager.
This morning the Chicago sports world is abuzz with the rumor that Dusty Baker may be headed out of Chicago with his tail between his legs. I wonder if his "Book of Managing", the one to which he refers for all his strategic decisions, has any rules for dealing with this scenario. The natives in the South America are celebrating since several acres of rainforest will be preserved now that Dusty will not need to chew on his silly sticks for a while.
Before you get the idea that I blame all of the Cubs' woes on Dusty, that is not my intent. Quite frankly, I think the laid back attitude which reportedly permeates their lockerroom is ridiculous in light of the latest performances on the field. Heck, they should all be forced to watch the previous day's game. Players need to be responsible for themseves, but sometimes someone has to hold them accountable.
But, Dusty is a "players' coach." Well, if a players' coach is a manager who does not make a player responsible for his own mental errors and lack of focus, then Dusty is definitely a players' coach. Ultimately, the manager is responsible for the attitude and preparation of the team, and Dusty clearly has allowed the ship to steer itself into the reef.
My early vote for the next manager of the Chicago National League Ball Club: Lou Piniella.
Please send in your suggestions for the Cubs' next manager.
posted by Bearister at 6:28 AM
1 Comments:
Goodbye and good riddance. I was overjoyed when I heard Mike & Mike talking about it this morning. Dusty must have pictures of some Tribune execs in very compromising positions to have lasted this long. I agree that the manager did not put this team together -- hitters that can't hit and relievers that can't relieve but someone has to bear the blame and get fired for this and I have a feeling that Hendry is not going to fire himself. Maybe he can make himself "acting manager" and then be forced to fire himself for failing. Baker's firing will come just in time for Wood's and Prior's returns, the Cubs will go on some sort of a winning streak and the new manager will be made out to be a genius.
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