Fred T. Jane Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2628162Report: Piniella agrees to manage CubsESPN.com news servicesCHICAGO -- Lou Piniella apparently will take his fiery brand of managing to "the Windy City."Chicago radio station ESPN 1000 reported Monday that the Chicago Cubs have agreed to a three-year deal with Piniella.Financial terms have not been finalized, but the radio station is reporting that Piniella will receive approximately $3 million annually. The Cubs officially will announce the hiring of Piniella on Tuesday at Wrigley Field.Piniella, 63, faces a difficult task in turning around a Cubs franchise which posted a 66-96 record in 2006 and has reached the postseason just twice in the last 17 years.The subject of numerous recent rumors, Piniella owns a career record of 1,519-1,420 in 19 seasons with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, the Seattle Mariners, the Cincinnati Reds and the New York York Yankees. He guided the Reds to a World Series championship in 1990 and twice was named American League Manager of the Year while with the Mariners.On Friday, Piniella took himself out of the running for the San Francisco Giants' opening. He has also spoken to the Washington Nationals and Texas Rangers, although he said the Washington job is not an ideal fit.Piniella, 63, has been working in television since parting ways with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays after the 2005 season following three difficult years as manager.The Cubs chose not to bring back manager Dusty Baker when his contract expired.Information from SportsTicker and The Associated Press was used in this report. [Croatia National Team Manager Slavan] Bilic then went on to explain how Croatia's success can partially be put down to his progressive man-management techniques. "Sometimes I lie in the bed with my players. I go to the room of Vedran Corluka and Luka Modric when I see they have a problem and I lie in bed with them and we talk for 10 minutes." Maybe Capello could try getting through to his players this way too? Although how far he'd get with Joe Cole jumping up and down on the mattress and Rooney demanding to be read his favourite page from The Very Hungry Caterpillar is open to question. --The Guardian's Fiver, 08 September 2008 Attention: In order to obtain maximum enjoyment from your stay at the CCSLC, the reader is advised that the above post may contain large amounts of sarcasm, dry humour, or statements which should not be taken in any true sort of seriousness. As a result, the above poster absolves himself of any and all blame in the event that a forum user responds to the aforementioned post without taking the previous notice into account. Thank you for your cooperation, and enjoy your stay at the CCSLC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 This is the worst-run organization in baseball. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Woah. So how long till we see this in pinstripes? On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy! Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Didn't Piniella take the Tampa job to be closer to his family? "I secretly hope people like that hydroplane into a wall." - Dennis "Big Sexy" Ittner POTD - 7/3/14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee. Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 The Cubs will, obviously, finish the job that Tampa started, namely, killing Lou's managerial career.As a Cubs fan, I like this...but I know it won't end well. Welcome to DrunjFlix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambertjr Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 He didn't make a difference for the Devil Rays and he won't make a difference in Chicago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 The Cubs need players not a Manager, this will mean nothing in the next 5 years. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac the Knife Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 This is the worst-run organization in baseball.You obviously have forgotten about the Pittsburgh Pirates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_ThenNowForever Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Then I guess Pinellia found Dusty Baker's wallet. Or was he even looking for Steve Lyons' wallet? I get it mixed up.All the same, this is one thing I hate about baseball. Pinellia's last job ended in failure. Why would the Cubs thing things will be any different? 1 hour ago, ShutUpLutz! said: and the drunken doodoobags jumping off the tops of SUV's/vans/RV's onto tables because, oh yeah, they are drunken drug abusing doodoobags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Thats how you go 100 years without a World Series Championship www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkrdevil Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 All the same, this is one thing I hate about baseball. Pinellia's last job ended in failure. Why would the Cubs thing things will be any different?But let's be honest did Tampa's mangement at the time really give him a chance to succed? No. I think Lou got as much as anyone could out of those clubs. If you look at Pinellia's over all track record he has done a pretty good job at turning around teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcgd Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 This was their best option to me. Girardi was good for Florida...for one year, but he seemed like one of those young managers that could have put a fire under them.I doubt he'll (Pinella) turn it around, but he'll most likely right the ship. With the money they could spend, and a manager that can actually run their decent bullpen, and the fact that perhaps finally, the season will not rest on wood or prior's sholders, they could start getting better.I don't see it happening, but you never know. The pieces (in theory) are in place or availible. We'll see if upper management actually uses the right pieces or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_ThenNowForever Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 All the same, this is one thing I hate about baseball. Pinellia's last job ended in failure. Why would the Cubs thing things will be any different?But let's be honest did Tampa's mangement at the time really give him a chance to succed? No. I think Lou got as much as anyone could out of those clubs. If you look at Pinellia's over all track record he has done a pretty good job at turning around teams.I suppose so. I look at Frank Robinson with the Expos, however, and he did way more with less. Ditto Joe Girardi with last season's Marlins, who had management actively rooting against him. 1 hour ago, ShutUpLutz! said: and the drunken doodoobags jumping off the tops of SUV's/vans/RV's onto tables because, oh yeah, they are drunken drug abusing doodoobags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Ha, watch Pinella turn out to be the next Leyland, just to shove all of our foots down our throats. On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 See; The Arizona Cardinals bad teams lose always its not the players its the franchise and the Cubs will never win with their ownwershi and front office. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyboy1 Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 This will be a good hiring for the Cubbies. They may not win any more than they usually do (or don't), but Lou's a good quote and will liven up the scene with his arguments with the umps and bring some life to the old ballpark. The fans will love him - for a time... Click here to read Third String Goalie - The Hockey Jersey of the Day Blog Click here to see my hockey and baseball jersey collection online ?You don?t like to see 20 kids punching 20 other kids. But it?s not a disgrace, It?s hockey.? - Michael Farber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthpawJosh Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 This will be a good hiring for the Cubbies. They may not win any more than they usually do (or don't), but Lou's a good quote and will liven up the scene with his arguments with the umps and bring some life to the old ballpark. The fans will love him - for a time...Thank you. I was looking for a reason to be interested in this team next year. Sound bites. Now I know, and knowing is half the battle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sec19Row53 Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 [snip]and the fact that perhaps finally, the season will not rest on wood or prior's sholders, they could start getting better.As a Cubs fan, I wish I could see what you're seeing on this. As long as Prior and Wood are under contract to the Cubs, they'll be counted on in one way, shapre or form. He!!, Wood is generally listed among the potential closers for next year (in newspaper articles), and we don't know if he'll be able to pitch on a regular basis. It's where I sit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no97 Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 [snip]and the fact that perhaps finally, the season will not rest on wood or prior's sholders, they could start getting better.As a Cubs fan, I wish I could see what you're seeing on this. As long as Prior and Wood are under contract to the Cubs, they'll be counted on in one way, shapre or form. He!!, Wood is generally listed among the potential closers for next year (in newspaper articles), and we don't know if he'll be able to pitch on a regular basis.Wood won't be under contract until the team decides to either pick up his option (not likely at $13 million), or buy him out ($3 million), then re-sign him to an incentive-laden contract (more likely). Don't act like it's a foregone-conclusion Wood will be back...Moose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yh Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 I can't wait to see the headline . . . "Piniella throws opening day tantrum causing season ending injuries to Wood and Prior." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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