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You know it will be someone of this caliber, right?

Fuck Rocco the hot dog guy. The real hot dog guy is unemployed: Mike North.

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How can you be celebrating the firing of a man who had a real job in this economy? He toiled in penniless anonymity for 17 years and this is the thanks he gets? Sent packing with no hope in sight? How is he going to feed his kids? How is he supposed to look in the mirror now that the paychecks had stopped? Sure, they were meager but it was enough to put a few scraps on the table (less the lion's share that he ate before he'd get back from those Jewel runs). But now, he's got nothing. No job and no future. And we have the gall to laugh and celebrate? How dare we.

He'll probably never find work again and you'll all be sorry you whooped it up when you see him panhandling outside of Sluggers looking gaunt and pathetic. Go ahead. Throw him a dollar or two. It's the least you can do to make up for your reaction.

Quote from: Slaky on August 19, 2011, 12:06:39 PM
How can you be celebrating the firing of a man who had a real job in this economy? He toiled in penniless anonymity for 17 years and this is the thanks he gets? Sent packing with no hope in sight? How is he going to feed his kids? How is he supposed to look in the mirror now that the paychecks had stopped? Sure, they were meager but it was enough to put a few scraps on the table (less the lion's share that he ate before he'd get back from those Jewel runs). But now, he's got nothing. No job and no future. And we have the gall to laugh and celebrate? How dare we.

He'll probably never find work again and you'll all be sorry you whooped it up when you see him panhandling outside of Sluggers looking gaunt and pathetic. Go ahead. Throw him a dollar or two. It's the least you can do to make up for your reaction.

Maybe he can pawn his honorary street sign from Park Ridge.

I'm voting "other." (http://mlb.mlb.com/cws/team/exe_bios/hahn_rick.html)

Quote from: PenPho on August 19, 2011, 12:25:19 PM
I'm voting "other." (http://mlb.mlb.com/cws/team/exe_bios/hahn_rick.html)

Rick Hahn isn't on any of their short lists.

Laura Ricketts' short list
Steve Phillips (he has asked her repeatedly to call him)
Sharon Pannozzo (Laura has actually called her)
Billy Bean (Not the A's GM)
Larry Himes

Tom Ricketts
Omar Minaya (he's recommended by Bud Selig)
David Littlefield (highly recommended by Jim Hendry)
Dan Evans (highly recommended White Sox assistant GM, Pen)
J. Joseph Ricketts (Dad!)

Todd Ricketts
Matt Millen (heavyweight, GM long time for time, on TV a lot)
Mark Dawson (shhh, trying to sneak that in)
Rocco the Hot Dog Guy (He'll be tough with payroll and hot dog sales)
Dale Tallon (employees talked highly of McDonough. Tallon worked for McDonough. Perfect fit?)

Pete Ricketts
Tom Osborne (only guy I trust. Nebraskan. Republican. Wins games.)
Hawk Harrelson (Tom, how about this failed GM? Can I go back to Omaha?)
Jerry Angelo (Todd, how about some crayons?)
Jim Essian (Ah, a folk hero we can get behind)

I'd like to see Toby's list

Hendry was doing a great job, hugging Pujols every chance he got, then this (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/dailypitch/post/2011/08/mike-jacobs-hgh-suspension-rockies/1) had to happen.

All those hugs, wasted.

On a related note, how soon until Duncan and the Genius announce this is their last season?

Ryne Sandberg?

You know, to show there's no hard feelings. Or maybe they promote Quade to GM and move Sandberg into the dugout.

Quote from: Brownie on August 19, 2011, 12:37:10 PM

Quote from: PenPho on August 19, 2011, 12:25:19 PM
I'm voting "other." (http://mlb.mlb.com/cws/team/exe_bios/hahn_rick.html)

Rick Hahn isn't on any of their short lists.

Laura Ricketts' short list
Steve Phillips (he has asked her repeatedly to call him)
Sharon Pannozzo (Laura has actually called her)
Billy Bean (Not the A's GM)
Larry Himes

Tom Ricketts
Omar Minaya (he's recommended by Bud Selig)
David Littlefield (highly recommended by Jim Hendry)
Dan Evans (highly recommended White Sox assistant GM, Pen)
J. Joseph Ricketts (Dad!)

Todd Ricketts
Matt Millen (heavyweight, GM long time for time, on TV a lot)
Mark Dawson (shhh, trying to sneak that in)
Rocco the Hot Dog Guy (He'll be tough with payroll and hot dog sales)
Dale Tallon (employees talked highly of McDonough. Tallon worked for McDonough. Perfect fit?)

Pete Ricketts
Tom Osborne (only guy I trust. Nebraskan. Republican. Wins games.)
Hawk Harrelson (Tom, how about this failed GM? Can I go back to Omaha?)
Jerry Angelo (Todd, how about some crayons?)
Jim Essian (Ah, a folk hero we can get behind)

This post made Pex ROFL

Oooh... Omar Minaya aiyiyi!

Plus, maybe he could bring Raffy back to manage the club!

I'm still getting caught up...what news of CT's beloved Oneri Fleita? Is keeping him on as minor league czar the one condition the new GM must accept to be hired?

This  (http://espn.go.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/id/15227/the-guide-to-fixing-the-cubs)isn't horrible, especially the part about Barney.

I've heard Brian Cashman's name thrown out a couple times. Why in the world would any GM want to leave a team where he can spend money like it's about to spoil for the Cubs?

Quote from: Fork on August 22, 2011, 08:51:27 AM
I've heard Brian Cashman's name thrown out a couple times. Why in the world would any GM want to leave a team where he can spend money like it's about to spoil for the Cubs?

I'm asking because I don't really know, but why is Cashman considered such a great GM? Doesn't he just throw the most money at every FA, basically doing the same thing Hendry does, just on a larger scale?

Quote from: BH on August 22, 2011, 08:54:54 AM

Quote from: Fork on August 22, 2011, 08:51:27 AM
I've heard Brian Cashman's name thrown out a couple times. Why in the world would any GM want to leave a team where he can spend money like it's about to spoil for the Cubs?

I'm asking because I don't really know, but why is Cashman considered such a great GM? Doesn't he just throw the most money at every FA, basically doing the same thing Hendry does, just on a larger scale?

Difference is, the Yankees outspend their incompetence.

Quote from: Fork on August 22, 2011, 09:19:04 AM

Quote from: BH on August 22, 2011, 08:54:54 AM

Quote from: Fork on August 22, 2011, 08:51:27 AM
I've heard Brian Cashman's name thrown out a couple times. Why in the world would any GM want to leave a team where he can spend money like it's about to spoil for the Cubs?

I'm asking because I don't really know, but why is Cashman considered such a great GM? Doesn't he just throw the most money at every FA, basically doing the same thing Hendry does, just on a larger scale?

Difference is, the Yankees outspend their incompetence.

Maybe he's got an ego and wants to prove he can be a success without unlimited funds.

Quote from: Tony on August 22, 2011, 11:53:18 AM

Quote from: Fork on August 22, 2011, 09:19:04 AM

Quote from: BH on August 22, 2011, 08:54:54 AM

Quote from: Fork on August 22, 2011, 08:51:27 AM
I've heard Brian Cashman's name thrown out a couple times. Why in the world would any GM want to leave a team where he can spend money like it's about to spoil for the Cubs?

I'm asking because I don't really know, but why is Cashman considered such a great GM? Doesn't he just throw the most money at every FA, basically doing the same thing Hendry does, just on a larger scale?

Difference is, the Yankees outspend their incompetence.

Maybe he's got an ego and wants to prove he can be a success without unlimited funds.

A New Yorker with an ego?  Surely such a creature does not exist!!

Quote from: Tony on August 22, 2011, 11:53:18 AM

Quote from: Fork on August 22, 2011, 09:19:04 AM

Quote from: BH on August 22, 2011, 08:54:54 AM

Quote from: Fork on August 22, 2011, 08:51:27 AM
I've heard Brian Cashman's name thrown out a couple times. Why in the world would any GM want to leave a team where he can spend money like it's about to spoil for the Cubs?

I'm asking because I don't really know, but why is Cashman considered such a great GM? Doesn't he just throw the most money at every FA, basically doing the same thing Hendry does, just on a larger scale?

Difference is, the Yankees outspend their incompetence.

Maybe he's got an ego and wants to prove he can be a success without unlimited funds.

If that were the case, he could try it in the Bronx & be lauded as the greatest baseball mind of his generation.

Quote from: Fork on August 22, 2011, 12:04:25 PM

Quote from: Tony on August 22, 2011, 11:53:18 AM

Quote from: Fork on August 22, 2011, 09:19:04 AM

Quote from: BH on August 22, 2011, 08:54:54 AM

Quote from: Fork on August 22, 2011, 08:51:27 AM
I've heard Brian Cashman's name thrown out a couple times. Why in the world would any GM want to leave a team where he can spend money like it's about to spoil for the Cubs?

I'm asking because I don't really know, but why is Cashman considered such a great GM? Doesn't he just throw the most money at every FA, basically doing the same thing Hendry does, just on a larger scale?

Difference is, the Yankees outspend their incompetence.

Maybe he's got an ego and wants to prove he can be a success without unlimited funds.

If that were the case, he could try it in the Bronx & be lauded as the greatest baseball mind of his generation.

You don't think the Steinbrenners are telling him to spend? They're setting the budget, not him.

Quote from: R-V on August 22, 2011, 08:44:14 AM
I'm still getting caught up...what news of CT's beloved Oneri Fleita? Is keeping him on as minor league czar the one condition the new GM must accept to be hired?

Well, Fleita and Wilkens haven't quit yet, its only a matter of time.  Especially since Ricketts will undoubtedly hire someone who is worse.

Quote from: Tony on August 22, 2011, 12:07:48 PM

Quote from: Fork on August 22, 2011, 12:04:25 PM

Quote from: Tony on August 22, 2011, 11:53:18 AM

Quote from: Fork on August 22, 2011, 09:19:04 AM

Quote from: BH on August 22, 2011, 08:54:54 AM

Quote from: Fork on August 22, 2011, 08:51:27 AM
I've heard Brian Cashman's name thrown out a couple times. Why in the world would any GM want to leave a team where he can spend money like it's about to spoil for the Cubs?

I'm asking because I don't really know, but why is Cashman considered such a great GM? Doesn't he just throw the most money at every FA, basically doing the same thing Hendry does, just on a larger scale?

Difference is, the Yankees outspend their incompetence.

Maybe he's got an ego and wants to prove he can be a success without unlimited funds.

If that were the case, he could try it in the Bronx & be lauded as the greatest baseball mind of his generation.

You don't think the Steinbrenners are telling him to spend? They're setting the budget, not him.

Yeah, but if he could bring in a World Champion for $60 million, he'd of done it by now. Best way to have your ego stroked is by saving your bosses money.

Quote from: Fork on August 22, 2011, 02:38:52 PM

Quote from: Tony on August 22, 2011, 12:07:48 PM

Quote from: Fork on August 22, 2011, 12:04:25 PM

Quote from: Tony on August 22, 2011, 11:53:18 AM

Quote from: Fork on August 22, 2011, 09:19:04 AM

Quote from: BH on August 22, 2011, 08:54:54 AM

Quote from: Fork on August 22, 2011, 08:51:27 AM
I've heard Brian Cashman's name thrown out a couple times. Why in the world would any GM want to leave a team where he can spend money like it's about to spoil for the Cubs?

I'm asking because I don't really know, but why is Cashman considered such a great GM? Doesn't he just throw the most money at every FA, basically doing the same thing Hendry does, just on a larger scale?

Difference is, the Yankees outspend their incompetence.

Maybe he's got an ego and wants to prove he can be a success without unlimited funds.

If that were the case, he could try it in the Bronx & be lauded as the greatest baseball mind of his generation.

You don't think the Steinbrenners are telling him to spend? They're setting the budget, not him.

Yeah, but if he could bring in a World Champion for $60 million, he'd of done it by now. Best way to have your ego stroked is by saving your bosses money.

...unless your boss has income from other areas and doesn't give a shit about profits from his yacht.  If you have to make money from your yacht you shouldn't have one.  What you want to do is win the America's Cup no matter what the cost.

Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on August 22, 2011, 02:43:43 PM

Quote from: Fork on August 22, 2011, 02:38:52 PM

Quote from: Tony on August 22, 2011, 12:07:48 PM

Quote from: Fork on August 22, 2011, 12:04:25 PM

Quote from: Tony on August 22, 2011, 11:53:18 AM

Quote from: Fork on August 22, 2011, 09:19:04 AM

Quote from: BH on August 22, 2011, 08:54:54 AM

Quote from: Fork on August 22, 2011, 08:51:27 AM
I've heard Brian Cashman's name thrown out a couple times. Why in the world would any GM want to leave a team where he can spend money like it's about to spoil for the Cubs?

I'm asking because I don't really know, but why is Cashman considered such a great GM? Doesn't he just throw the most money at every FA, basically doing the same thing Hendry does, just on a larger scale?

Difference is, the Yankees outspend their incompetence.

Maybe he's got an ego and wants to prove he can be a success without unlimited funds.

If that were the case, he could try it in the Bronx & be lauded as the greatest baseball mind of his generation.

You don't think the Steinbrenners are telling him to spend? They're setting the budget, not him.

Yeah, but if he could bring in a World Champion for $60 million, he'd of done it by now. Best way to have your ego stroked is by saving your bosses money.

...unless your boss has income from other areas and doesn't give a shit about profits from his yacht.  If you have to make money from your yacht you shouldn't have one.  What you want to do is win the America's Cup no matter what the cost.

How many asian players are on the yankees? It was a slap in the face to asian culture when they didn't bring back matsui.

Quote from: BH on August 22, 2011, 02:45:55 PM

Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on August 22, 2011, 02:43:43 PM

Quote from: Fork on August 22, 2011, 02:38:52 PM

Quote from: Tony on August 22, 2011, 12:07:48 PM

Quote from: Fork on August 22, 2011, 12:04:25 PM

Quote from: Tony on August 22, 2011, 11:53:18 AM

Quote from: Fork on August 22, 2011, 09:19:04 AM

Quote from: BH on August 22, 2011, 08:54:54 AM

Quote from: Fork on August 22, 2011, 08:51:27 AM
I've heard Brian Cashman's name thrown out a couple times. Why in the world would any GM want to leave a team where he can spend money like it's about to spoil for the Cubs?

I'm asking because I don't really know, but why is Cashman considered such a great GM? Doesn't he just throw the most money at every FA, basically doing the same thing Hendry does, just on a larger scale?

Difference is, the Yankees outspend their incompetence.

Maybe he's got an ego and wants to prove he can be a success without unlimited funds.

If that were the case, he could try it in the Bronx & be lauded as the greatest baseball mind of his generation.

You don't think the Steinbrenners are telling him to spend? They're setting the budget, not him.

Yeah, but if he could bring in a World Champion for $60 million, he'd of done it by now. Best way to have your ego stroked is by saving your bosses money.

...unless your boss has income from other areas and doesn't give a shit about profits from his yacht.  If you have to make money from your yacht you shouldn't have one.  What you want to do is win the America's Cup no matter what the cost.

How many asian players are on the yankees? It was a slap in the face to asian culture when they didn't bring back matsui.

Irabu killed himself in shame after they let Matsui go. The Bronx Bombers might as well have bombed Hiroshima all over again.

Quote from: Brownie on August 22, 2011, 03:54:55 PM

Quote from: BH on August 22, 2011, 02:45:55 PM

Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on August 22, 2011, 02:43:43 PM

Quote from: Fork on August 22, 2011, 02:38:52 PM

Quote from: Tony on August 22, 2011, 12:07:48 PM

Quote from: Fork on August 22, 2011, 12:04:25 PM

Quote from: Tony on August 22, 2011, 11:53:18 AM

Quote from: Fork on August 22, 2011, 09:19:04 AM

Quote from: BH on August 22, 2011, 08:54:54 AM

Quote from: Fork on August 22, 2011, 08:51:27 AM
I've heard Brian Cashman's name thrown out a couple times. Why in the world would any GM want to leave a team where he can spend money like it's about to spoil for the Cubs?

I'm asking because I don't really know, but why is Cashman considered such a great GM? Doesn't he just throw the most money at every FA, basically doing the same thing Hendry does, just on a larger scale?

Difference is, the Yankees outspend their incompetence.

Maybe he's got an ego and wants to prove he can be a success without unlimited funds.

If that were the case, he could try it in the Bronx & be lauded as the greatest baseball mind of his generation.

You don't think the Steinbrenners are telling him to spend? They're setting the budget, not him.

Yeah, but if he could bring in a World Champion for $60 million, he'd of done it by now. Best way to have your ego stroked is by saving your bosses money.

...unless your boss has income from other areas and doesn't give a shit about profits from his yacht.  If you have to make money from your yacht you shouldn't have one.  What you want to do is win the America's Cup no matter what the cost.

How many asian players are on the yankees? It was a slap in the face to asian culture when they didn't bring back matsui.

Irabu killed himself in shame after they let Matsui go. The Bronx Bombers might as well have bombed Hiroshima all over again.

I think Matsui is really happy and doing well in his new home. So everything's cool. It was a good decision for both parties. What time do the Bears play tonight? Is the lockout still over? Slezak still single?

Quote from: Fork on August 22, 2011, 02:38:52 PM

Quote from: Tony on August 22, 2011, 12:07:48 PM

Quote from: Fork on August 22, 2011, 12:04:25 PM

Quote from: Tony on August 22, 2011, 11:53:18 AM

Quote from: Fork on August 22, 2011, 09:19:04 AM

Quote from: BH on August 22, 2011, 08:54:54 AM

Quote from: Fork on August 22, 2011, 08:51:27 AM
I've heard Brian Cashman's name thrown out a couple times. Why in the world would any GM want to leave a team where he can spend money like it's about to spoil for the Cubs?

I'm asking because I don't really know, but why is Cashman considered such a great GM? Doesn't he just throw the most money at every FA, basically doing the same thing Hendry does, just on a larger scale?

Difference is, the Yankees outspend their incompetence.

Maybe he's got an ego and wants to prove he can be a success without unlimited funds.

If that were the case, he could try it in the Bronx & be lauded as the greatest baseball mind of his generation.

You don't think the Steinbrenners are telling him to spend? They're setting the budget, not him.

Yeah, but if he could bring in a World Champion for $60 million, he'd of done it by now. Best way to have your ego stroked is by saving your bosses money.

It's hard to save your boss's money when they are going over your head and spending that money on middle relievers you were against signing. It sounds like the Steinbrenners are determined to spend no matter what Cashman says.

Quote from: PANK! on August 19, 2011, 12:10:47 PM

Quote from: Slaky on August 19, 2011, 12:06:39 PM
How can you be celebrating the firing of a man who had a real job in this economy? He toiled in penniless anonymity for 17 years and this is the thanks he gets? Sent packing with no hope in sight? How is he going to feed his kids? How is he supposed to look in the mirror now that the paychecks had stopped? Sure, they were meager but it was enough to put a few scraps on the table (less the lion's share that he ate before he'd get back from those Jewel runs). But now, he's got nothing. No job and no future. And we have the gall to laugh and celebrate? How dare we.

He'll probably never find work again and you'll all be sorry you whooped it up when you see him panhandling outside of Sluggers looking gaunt and pathetic. Go ahead. Throw him a dollar or two. It's the least you can do to make up for your reaction.

Maybe he can pawn his honorary street sign from Park Ridge.

Park Ridge can kick a man when he's down! (http://triblocal.com/park-ridge/2011/08/25/park-ridge-wants-to-remove-honorary-jim-hendry-way-designation/) What's next, a village ban on pastries?

Quote from: Brownie on August 25, 2011, 01:01:09 PM

Quote from: PANK! on August 19, 2011, 12:10:47 PM

Quote from: Slaky on August 19, 2011, 12:06:39 PM
How can you be celebrating the firing of a man who had a real job in this economy? He toiled in penniless anonymity for 17 years and this is the thanks he gets? Sent packing with no hope in sight? How is he going to feed his kids? How is he supposed to look in the mirror now that the paychecks had stopped? Sure, they were meager but it was enough to put a few scraps on the table (less the lion's share that he ate before he'd get back from those Jewel runs). But now, he's got nothing. No job and no future. And we have the gall to laugh and celebrate? How dare we.

He'll probably never find work again and you'll all be sorry you whooped it up when you see him panhandling outside of Sluggers looking gaunt and pathetic. Go ahead. Throw him a dollar or two. It's the least you can do to make up for your reaction.

Maybe he can pawn his honorary street sign from Park Ridge.

Park Ridge can kick a man when he's down! (http://triblocal.com/park-ridge/2011/08/25/park-ridge-wants-to-remove-honorary-jim-hendry-way-designation/) What's next, a village ban on pastries?

It's nice that the Trib tried to reach him for comment.

Quote from: Slaky on August 25, 2011, 01:07:45 PM

Quote from: Brownie on August 25, 2011, 01:01:09 PM

Quote from: PANK! on August 19, 2011, 12:10:47 PM

Quote from: Slaky on August 19, 2011, 12:06:39 PM
How can you be celebrating the firing of a man who had a real job in this economy? He toiled in penniless anonymity for 17 years and this is the thanks he gets? Sent packing with no hope in sight? How is he going to feed his kids? How is he supposed to look in the mirror now that the paychecks had stopped? Sure, they were meager but it was enough to put a few scraps on the table (less the lion's share that he ate before he'd get back from those Jewel runs). But now, he's got nothing. No job and no future. And we have the gall to laugh and celebrate? How dare we.

He'll probably never find work again and you'll all be sorry you whooped it up when you see him panhandling outside of Sluggers looking gaunt and pathetic. Go ahead. Throw him a dollar or two. It's the least you can do to make up for your reaction.

Maybe he can pawn his honorary street sign from Park Ridge.

Park Ridge can kick a man when he's down! (http://triblocal.com/park-ridge/2011/08/25/park-ridge-wants-to-remove-honorary-jim-hendry-way-designation/) What's next, a village ban on pastries?

It's nice that the Trib tried to reach him for comment.

They should have just asked his daughter, wearing pink in the picture.
(http://triblocal.com/park-ridge/files/cache/2011/08/Park-Ridge-honorary-signs-067.jpg/460_345_resize.jpg)