Mike Quade out as Cubs manager

[Big Bid'Ness]

From:ESPN.com

The Chicago Cubs fired manager Mike Quade on Wednesday, and president of baseball operations Theo Epstein said the search for his successor begins immediately.

Epstein and general manager Jed Hoyer met with Quade last week at Wrigley Field and spoke again by phone Tuesday after Hoyer's introductory press conference. Epstein flew to Florida to tell Quade that he would not return.



"When I joined the Cubs last week, I knew that Mike had a reputation as an outstanding baseball guy, as a tireless worker, and as a first-rate human being," Epstein said in a release. "After spending some time with him this past week, it became apparent to me that Mike's reputation is well deserved. His passion, knowledge of the game, commitment, and integrity stood out immediately. While Mike is clearly an asset to any organization and any major league staff, Jed and I believe that the Cubs would benefit long term from bringing in a manager for 2012 who can come in with a clean slate and offer new direction."

Quade had one year and $1 million remaining on a two-year deal he signed last November. The deal carried a club option for 2013.

The Cubs finished 71-91, which was Quade's first full season as a big league manager after taking over for Lou Piniella late in the 2010 season. Quade's overall record is 95-104.

"The managerial search process begins immediately," Epstein said. "We are looking for someone with whom and around whom we can build a foundation for sustained success. The next manager must have leadership and communication skills; he must place an emphasis on preparation and accountability; he must establish high standards and a winning culture; he must have integrity and an open mind; and he must have managerial or coaching experience at the major league level."

The last part of that statement would seem to exclude the candidate who may have generated the most speculation. Ryne Sandberg was a Hall of Fame second baseman for the Cubs who became a highly successful minor league manager in the Cubs organization before managing the Philadelphia Phillies Triple-A team last season.

But Sandberg, who has no experience managing or coaching on the major league level, does not seem to fit Epstein's list of qualification to be the next Cubs manager.

 

[NV]

Francona time?

 

[elcheato]

Don't see it.. Cubs aren't close to competing, I'd go after a younger guy with less managerial experience.

 

[Mexi]

shit theo, no Ryno?

im beginning to feel bad for Ryne Sandberg
what does he have to do? even if you think he'll suck, i believe he has earned shot, especially with the cubs. not like they're winning anytime soon

how does Don Mattingly get a job but not him? Mattingly had no managerial experience at all, not even in the minors
Robbie Venture got a managing job

he's now interviewing with the Cards. lmao imagine if he goes to the Cards

 

[bestkeptsecret13]

Francona time?

Nah... Not happening.

shit theo, no Ryno?

im beginning to feel bad for Ryne Sandberg
what does he have to do? even if you think he'll suck, i believe he has earned shot, especially with the cubs. not like they're winning anytime soon

how does Don Mattingly get a job but not him? Mattingly had no managerial experience at all, not even in the minors
Robbie Venture got a managing job

he's now interviewing with the Cards. lmao imagine if he goes to the Cards

Why no Ryno? This team needs somebody with experience. Quade was a pushover in the locker room and nobody respected the guy. That can't happen again. This team needs somebody the young players will respect, somebody that has been there before.

Sure, Ryno might have their respect, because he was a great player, but a great player doesn't equal a great manager. While it would be weird to see him in another uniform, I'd rather he get his first shot somewhere else, so he can get experience, then someday down the road I'm sure he'll return to Wrigley.

I'm still all about Bob Brenly... Good luck to Quade in the future. He really never got a fair shot last season, since the team was such garbage, but there was no way he was coming back this season, since he didn't have command of the locker room.

 

[Mexi]

but he's been in the minors for a few years now
idk, i just think he deserves a shot somewhere becuause he's paid his dues, but im obviously not in the loop because the past few years a lot of teams are passing on him. someone should let him be 3B or 1B coach or bench coach. he should be in the majors now

and brenly isnt a good fit because like i said before, he likes announcing and if he has a bad run as manager, it'll be weird for him to go back to the booth in chicago. you know, the broadcasters are always in the dugout and managers offices and get to know the players a little bit. not a good fit

im thinking dave martinez from the rays.

 

[NV]

rotoworld

Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein indicated Thursday that he hasn't ruled out Terry Francona as a candidate for manager.
Epstein said that Francona would be at the top of anyone's list and wouldn't necessarily require an interview, but that both sides would need to see a fit. The Cubs are scheduled to interview Phillies bench coach Pete Mackanin on Friday and are also expected to meet with Rangers pitching coach Mike Maddux and Brewers hitting coach Dale Sveum. As for Francona, he is scheduled to interview Friday for the Cardinals' managerial vacancy.

 

[WHO-DEY-BENGALS_18]

I don't see Terry taking it but you never know I suppose.. That would be weird to see both leave the Red Sox then be together again in Chicago.. lol.