CHICAGO--Cubs manager Lou Piniella, who had recently been quoted as saying he expects his teams to "hustle" above all else, recently reversed his position as the Cubs signed third baseman Aramis Ramirez to a five-year, $73M deal.
"Maybe I was wrong about the whole 'hustle' thing," Piniella hedged. "Sure, Aramis hit some long singles last year because he didn't hustle ... Read More
Piniella Gives up on Concept of Hustle; Cubs Sign Ramirez
Posted On 13 Nov 2006 By Bad Kermit. Under: Uncategorized.
CHICAGO--Cubs manager Lou Piniella, who had recently been quoted as saying he expects his teams to "hustle" above all else, recently reversed his position as the Cubs signed third baseman Aramis Ramirez to a five-year, $73M deal.
"Maybe I was wrong about the whole 'hustle' thing," Piniella hedged. "Sure, Aramis hit some long singles last year because he didn't hustle ... Read More
Cubs Fail to Trade for Racist @$$hole; Piniella Disappointed
Posted On 10 Nov 2006 By Bad Kermit. Under: Uncategorized.
DETROIT--The Detroit Tigers made a deal with the New York Yankees to bring Gary Sheffield to Detroit in exchange for three pitching prospects. The Cubs were rumored to be interested in trading three pitching prospects for Sheffield, as well. The deal was shot down by the Yankees, however, when it was revealed that the three pitchers whom the ... Read More
Cubs Hire Gerry Perry; Julia Guglia Not Amused
Posted On 09 Nov 2006 By Bad Kermit. Under: Uncategorized.
CHICAGO--The Cubs hired Gerry Perry to serve as hitting coach during the 2007 campaign, completing new manager Lou Piniella's coaching staff.
The Cubs interviewed several candidates for the position, including Mary Mary Quite Contrary, Frank the Tank, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Busta Rhymes.
Local Cubs fan Robbie Hart was asked what he thought of the acquisition. "Gerry Perry! That's funny!" Hart ... Read More
DeJesus Gives Faith to Cubs Fans, Hangs out with Lepers
Posted On 07 Nov 2006 By Bad Kermit. Under: Uncategorized.
CHICAGO--Former Cubs shortstop Ivan DeJesus was named special assistant to Cubs manager Lou Piniella on Monday. As special assistant, DeJesus's responsibilities will be as follows:
Turn the dugout water drinking fountain into a wine drinking fountain.
Sit in the bullpen with Michael Wuertz, since no one else will get anywhere near him.
Walking across and calming Lou Piniella.
Casting out John Mabry.
Laying his hands ... Read More
Ramirez Hopes to Stay with Cubs, Thinks Grudge 2 “Was pretty good”
Posted On 03 Nov 2006 By Bad Kermit. Under: Uncategorized.
CHICAGO--Despite the fact that he filed for free agency earlier this week, Cubs third baseman Aramis Ramirez hopes to remain with the Cubs.
"The Cubs are my first choice, but I'm a free agent because I had to give myself the opportunity," Ramirez told the AP. "Also, did you see that scene in Grudge 2 when that spirit comes out ... Read More
Tired of Making Playoffs, Padres Plan to Interview Baker
Posted On 02 Nov 2006 By Bad Kermit. Under: Around the MLB.
SAN DIEGO--The San Diego Padres, having won the National League West Division in each of the last two seasons, plan to interview Dusty Baker for their managerial opening, which was vacated after Bruce Bochy took a job with the San Francisco Giants.
The move is thought to coincide with the Padres' desire to play only 162 games per season.
"Hey, we don't ... Read More
