New Front Office Thread

[Lex L.]

Why does everyone who was elated in hiring Theo suddenly have strong feelings for or against guys they're interviewing? Why wouldn't you trust Theo and just accept the fact that he has access to more than you do?

I'd be OK with Francona or Maddux but what I'm more concerned about is that they address the major league roster so that it's actually appealing to go to games again.

 

[dabynsky]

Why does everyone who was elated in hiring Theo suddenly have strong feelings for or against guys they're interviewing? Why wouldn't you trust Theo and just accept the fact that he has access to more than you do?

I'd be OK with Francona or Maddux but what I'm more concerned about is that they address the major league roster so that it's actually appealing to go to games again.

This is what everyone should be focused on because that will determine how this team's performs the next several seasons far more than whoever Thed Hoystein pick to fill out the lineup card.

 

[Lex L.]

This is what everyone should be focused on because that will determine how this team's performs the next several seasons far more than whoever Thed Hoystein pick to fill out the lineup card.

While I obviously agree with you, it's shocking and pathetic how many people here apparently never actually go to games or are concerned about going to games. It seems most "fans" here as fixated on either replacing Wrigley Field, becoming the Florida Marlins, or both. People need to remember that Theo also spoke of parallel objectives and that each year represents an opportunity to achieve something with the big club.

 

[cubsneedmiracle]

Cubs name Rehman assistant to GM

The Chicago Cubs named Shiraz Rehman as the assistant to the general manager on Monday.

Rehman, 34, will report to GM Jed Hoyer. He joins the Cubs after six seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks, most recently as the director of player personnel. He's also been director of baseball operations and manager of baseball operations.

Rehman will assist the general manager on potential player acquisitions and will assist in providing scouting, financial and statistical information to support trade and player evaluation.

Rehman interned for the Boston Red Sox during the 2005 season in the baseball operations department.

Rehman earned a bachelor's degree in finance and accounting from McGill University and was a starting infielder on the baseball team for four years. Prior to joining the Red Sox, he spent time as a commodities trader and financial consultant and obtained his MBA from Columbia Business School in 2006.

Cubs name Rehman assistant to GM - Chicago Cubs Blog - ESPN Chicago

 

[waldo7239117]

Cubs Hire Jamie Quirk as Bench Coach |

According to MLB.com beat writer Brian McTaggart, the Cubs will hire Houston Astros bullpen coach Jamie Quirk to be Dale Sveum’s bench coach. Quirk is not a name we have heard and just came out of no where. Especially since he was with the 106 loss Astros. But he probably did not have much to do with their failure. He’s not the one who destroyed the roster and had no talent on the team…blame Ed Wade, who was actually just fired.

Jamie Quirk is 57 years old and started coaching in 1994. He was the Royals bullpen coach and later was their bench coach. After he left the Royals, he joined the Colorado Rockies as their bench coach for 6 years (2003-2008). Finally, Quirk has been with the Astros the past 2 seasons as their professional scout (2009) and their bullpen coach.

So…Quirk does have experience as a bench coach. That’s good.

What does that mean for Pat Listach? He was the Cubs bench coach. He’s expected to stay on as he’s good friends with Dale Sveum. It looks like it will be a new role on the team. Right now the Cubs need a pitching coach, 1st and 3rd base coach. We could see the coaching staff announce before the Winter Meetings (Monday, December 5th).

With all the news breaking about Fielder, Pujols and Soriano…this is minor news that I thought I would pass by/share.

 

[Rice Cube]

Gordon Edes Twitter:

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According to @alexspeier, Cubs hired area scout Matt Dorey from Sox, promoted him to cross-checker
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Sox and Cubs have agreed, according to one MLB source, that Theo will not be allowed to hire anyone else from Red Sox for 3 years
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[tbo41fan]

LOL

Sox put this block on Theo only after he takes what he wants

 

[cubsneedmiracle]

LOL

Sox put this block on Theo only after he takes what he wants

He still has the pants apparently.