10-04-2009, 08:33 PM
Trammell is a keen baseball mind. I'd have no problem with him as Lou's replacement.
BTW, I think Ace was just stating the "elephant in the room" thing about Ryno's managerial chances. Yes, Trammell is a good candidate, yes Lou seems happy with the gig and may go on indefinitely, yes there are always other interesting candidates from outside the organization.
But Ryno has publicly stated his desire to manage the big-league team. He's in the process of "paying his dues," by starting out in the low minors, earning the respect of the kids, and succeeding at the job. And it's tough to deny that he's probably the most popular person associated with the Cubs in the last quarter-century, and thus would bring a PR bonanza to the organization.
So I'd say that he's "in the discussion."
BTW, I think Ace was just stating the "elephant in the room" thing about Ryno's managerial chances. Yes, Trammell is a good candidate, yes Lou seems happy with the gig and may go on indefinitely, yes there are always other interesting candidates from outside the organization.
But Ryno has publicly stated his desire to manage the big-league team. He's in the process of "paying his dues," by starting out in the low minors, earning the respect of the kids, and succeeding at the job. And it's tough to deny that he's probably the most popular person associated with the Cubs in the last quarter-century, and thus would bring a PR bonanza to the organization.
So I'd say that he's "in the discussion."
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