08-25-2009, 03:01 PM
<!--quoteo(post=59974:date=Aug 25 2009, 01:56 PM:name=Kid)-->QUOTE (Kid @ Aug 25 2009, 01:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=59964:date=Aug 25 2009, 02:21 PM:name=KBwsb)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (KBwsb @ Aug 25 2009, 02:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Neither the Mariotti article nor the Steve Stone for GM article bothered me. They were both interesting takes on the Cub situation. Both basically said that sweeping changes are needed, and I know it's the minority opinion around here, but I am in that camp. Stone wouldn't be my first choice for GM, but I think he could possibly be a good GM.
From what I've seen, "spending money wisely" seems to be the single most important quality a GM can possess. Jim lacks this skill, obviously, so it tends to overshadow his other strengths.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I'm relatively certain that we could see an article suggesting that the Cubs replace Hendry with O.J. Simpson, Michael Jackson's corpse, or an inanimate carbon rod, and we'd get pretty much the same reply from KB.
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You get a pass because it's your birthday. But fuck BT!
Just kidding, BT. Nah, you guys are correct that I would be happy to see a different mindset in the front office. Nothing against Hendry, who has done some good things, and seems like a nice fellow.
From what I've seen, "spending money wisely" seems to be the single most important quality a GM can possess. Jim lacks this skill, obviously, so it tends to overshadow his other strengths.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I'm relatively certain that we could see an article suggesting that the Cubs replace Hendry with O.J. Simpson, Michael Jackson's corpse, or an inanimate carbon rod, and we'd get pretty much the same reply from KB.
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You get a pass because it's your birthday. But fuck BT!
Just kidding, BT. Nah, you guys are correct that I would be happy to see a different mindset in the front office. Nothing against Hendry, who has done some good things, and seems like a nice fellow.
There's nothing better than to realize that the good things about youth don't end with youth itself. It's a matter of realizing that life can be renewed every day you get out of bed without baggage. It's tough to get there, but it's better than the dark thoughts. -Lance