Junk
Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2010 10:50 am
As long as I've been a sports fan, it happens. You know, a Manager's spot opens up or a head football coaching job opens up, and the press rush to list the 'usual suspects' for the job.
What got me going is the Cubs job. I read a blurb that Eric Wedge, Bob Melvin, and Fredi Gonzalez are in the mix. Blah. Blah. Blah.
I'm sure these guys are all nice guys who know their baseball. These guys will knock on every door until one opens. The Cubs have had enough 'old school' with Piniella, haven't they?
Forget the interviews, just forget' em. Get the Cub fans excited (admittedly, an easy thing to do), and tell them that our man is ready to be the next Manager. Of course, that fellow is Ryne Sandberg.
What is the worse that can happen? The Cubs lose?
If anything, the hiring of Sandberg would make them even more of a loveable loser. And nobody in sports has made more from losing, and not winning, than the Cubs.
The Cubs can win with Wedge, Melvin, and Gonzalez. Sure. But they can do both win or lose with Sandberg and both would be acceptable...at least for a few years.
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There is no truth to the rumor that after Francisco Rodriquez knocked out his girl friend's dads tooth that he texted her and said, "That doesn't count, he has false teeth."
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40 man rosters really water down the stats over the last five weeks. Heck, with 'rests' and six man rotations, twice a week starters are even tougher to come by. Veterans on non-contending teams seemingly need more time for a boo-boo. Rookies, starved to show are eager to take their time.
Also with no dl, information on injuries become more sketchy. All combine, somehow, to make September a tougher month in which to hold a fantasy lead as well as catch the leaders.
What got me going is the Cubs job. I read a blurb that Eric Wedge, Bob Melvin, and Fredi Gonzalez are in the mix. Blah. Blah. Blah.
I'm sure these guys are all nice guys who know their baseball. These guys will knock on every door until one opens. The Cubs have had enough 'old school' with Piniella, haven't they?
Forget the interviews, just forget' em. Get the Cub fans excited (admittedly, an easy thing to do), and tell them that our man is ready to be the next Manager. Of course, that fellow is Ryne Sandberg.
What is the worse that can happen? The Cubs lose?
If anything, the hiring of Sandberg would make them even more of a loveable loser. And nobody in sports has made more from losing, and not winning, than the Cubs.
The Cubs can win with Wedge, Melvin, and Gonzalez. Sure. But they can do both win or lose with Sandberg and both would be acceptable...at least for a few years.
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There is no truth to the rumor that after Francisco Rodriquez knocked out his girl friend's dads tooth that he texted her and said, "That doesn't count, he has false teeth."
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40 man rosters really water down the stats over the last five weeks. Heck, with 'rests' and six man rotations, twice a week starters are even tougher to come by. Veterans on non-contending teams seemingly need more time for a boo-boo. Rookies, starved to show are eager to take their time.
Also with no dl, information on injuries become more sketchy. All combine, somehow, to make September a tougher month in which to hold a fantasy lead as well as catch the leaders.