Hey, troops! I heard the word that there was a new site started up by a bunch of Cubs fans who want me back. I can understand why. This Piniella character has some foul mouth. He probably could have used more hugging as a kid. That, or a good "switching" out by the garage. ... Read More
“Hello” From Skip, Sr.
Posted On 15 Mar 2007 By Skip. Under: Skip Johnson (Jim Essian).
Hey, troops! I heard the word that there was a new site started up by a bunch of Cubs fans who want me back. I can understand why. This Piniella character has some foul mouth. He probably could have used more hugging as a kid. That, or a good "switching" out by the garage. ... Read More
Jim Essian (Jr.) on Board with “Hire Jim Essian!”
Posted On 14 Mar 2007 By Bad Kermit. Under: Skip Johnson (Jim Essian).
Well, the staff at "Hire Jim Essian!" couldn't be more flattered than we are right now. It seems that a reader is in contact with Mr. Jim Essian himself or, at least, Mr. Jim Essian, Jr. Junior has written an article which is incredibly flattering to you, the Cubs Fan. Not only does Junior know you guys ... Read More
“Hire Jim Essian!” Spends Best $10 It’s Ever Spent
Posted On 12 Mar 2007 By Bad Kermit. Under: Skip Johnson (Jim Essian).
It took them long enough, but Baseball Reference has finally updated the page of the greatest man to ever put on the tools of ignorance Essian. ... Read More
The Chicago Cubs- No, the WORLD Needs Jim Essian
Posted On 09 Mar 2007 By Bad Kermit. Under: Skip Johnson (Jim Essian).
In the year 1991, the Cubs were in dire need of a new manager after firing Don "Popeye" Zimmer. They needed a man of courage. A man of conviction. A man who could bridge the gap between Joe Altobelli and Jim Lefebvre. One man rose to that challenge.
That man was Jim Essian.
Jim Essian had the courage to ... Read More
