Cubs
Some stats indicate the Cubs should have a better record than their 18-27 start, but Dale Sveum and Co. know there's no quick fixes. Top prospects like Javier Baez are still years away from "The Show."
After Thursday's loss to the Pirates, the Cubs are looking up at everyone in the division and depart for a trip that could measure how far they still have to go to compete in the National League Central.
The Cubs are finally getting to see what an improved Jeff Samardzija and healthy Matt Garza can do together, but now the question lingers: How long will it last?
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Team talk
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1yDespite being interested, Mike Maddux does not appear willing to pursue the Cubs' managerial position, meaning the team's next manager very well could be Dale Sveum.
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1yThe Cubs and Red Sox still haven't solved the compensation issue for Theo Epstein and now may be fighting over another big point -- hiring managerial favorite Dale Sveum.
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1yBob Brenly had some negative comments on the radio last month about Aramis Ramirez and the veteran third baseman's agent fired back Monday from the GM meetings.
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1yTheo Epstein and his front office have struck up a balance between sabermetric analysis and traditional scouting, a balance to which the team's next manager will have to contribute.
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1yWith the general manager meetings set to begin Monday in Milwaukee, Patrick Mooney examines the Cubs' plan. What areas are Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer looking to improve this winter?
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1ySandy Alomar Jr. has no prior managerial experience. Just a lifetime of major-league experience. While there seems to be little doubt he'll one day be a skipper, is that time now with the Cubs? Patrick Mooney explores.
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1yMike Maddux turned down the Red Sox job for family reasons, but interviewed with the Cubs anyways this week, begging the question, what are the possibilities if the Cubs hire Maddux as their new manager?
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