Cubs to Hire Dale Sveum?

cpguy · **Posted:** Wed Nov 16, 2011 11:12 pm

Numerous outlets now reporting Cubs have offered him the job.

He must have knocked it out of the ballpark in the interviews plus Maddux seemingly has backed out due to his family issues (a damn shame IMO),

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RFDC · **Joined:** Sun May 11, 2008 4:11 pm **Posts:** 57196

If he is the guy then I am completely fine with it. As I said in the other thread, I trust in Theo and Company right now.

Chris_in_joliet · **Posted:** Wed Nov 16, 2011 11:18 pm

viewtopic.php?f=32&t=63173&start=125

It's like people don't even try around here anymore.

bigfan · **Posted:** Wed Nov 16, 2011 11:28 pm

I checked two sources that might be reporting if it is true, like CUBS.com and ChicagoBreakingSports.com

or did someone just assume because he lives in Milwaukee and Theo and Jed are in Milwaukee, so they had a second interview that he was offered a job?

Colonel Angus · **Posted:** Wed Nov 16, 2011 11:30 pm

According to Wikipedia, Jon Heyman says this is true.

bigfan · **Posted:** Wed Nov 16, 2011 11:31 pm

Did BeBe Google it yet?

Colonel Angus · **Posted:** Wed Nov 16, 2011 11:32 pm

bigfan wrote:

Did BeBe Google it yet?

Only KS keeps up with how often BeBe googles herself.

cpguy · **Posted:** Wed Nov 16, 2011 11:32 pm

@Ken_Rosenthal
Ken Rosenthal Source: Sveum offered job by #Cubs, not #RedSox. #mlb

ditto Heyman;

bigfan · **Posted:** Wed Nov 16, 2011 11:38 pm

I assume he is taking it.

cpguy · **Posted:** Wed Nov 16, 2011 11:40 pm

@SI_JonHeyman
Jon Heyman cubs people arent commenting except to say process is "moving along.'' yes, it has moved right to sveum, who will be guy

cpguy · **Posted:** Wed Nov 16, 2011 11:41 pm

bigfan wrote:

I assume he is taking it.

You'd think. My reaction is skepticism but like others have said, you gotta trust the new regime.

Peoria Matt · **Posted:** Wed Nov 16, 2011 11:43 pm

I'll wait for the text from George before believing it.

bigfan · **Posted:** Wed Nov 16, 2011 11:44 pm

I love that it is already on the Wiki page! lol

cpguy · **Posted:** Wed Nov 16, 2011 11:45 pm

bigfan wrote:

I love that it is already on the Wiki page! lol

damn

cpguy · **Posted:** Wed Nov 16, 2011 11:46 pm

I guess he's big time into tatoos.

Scorehead · **Posted:** Wed Nov 16, 2011 11:53 pm

It appears to me that Theo couldn't close the deal with Maddux & Sveum is backup choice.
My guess is that Sveum will accept & be named Cubs Manager either tomorrow or Friday.

Peoria Matt · **Posted:** Wed Nov 16, 2011 11:55 pm

I wouldn't say Theo couldn't close the deal, it's that Maddux had the family considerations.

cpguy · **Posted:** Wed Nov 16, 2011 11:56 pm

Scorehead wrote:

It appears to me that Theo couldn't close the deal with Maddux & Sveum is backup choice.
My guess is that Sveum will accept & be named Cubs Manager either tomorrow or Friday.

Sounds right. Plus he knows the guy from Boston. He was 3B coach on the '04 championship team.

Scorehead · **Posted:** Wed Nov 16, 2011 11:57 pm

Peoria Matt wrote:

I wouldn't say Theo couldn't close the deal, it's that Maddux had the family considerations.

If you are Mike Maddux, how in the hell do you turn down the Cubs Managers job? Plus, your Brother works for the Cubs!

Peoria Matt · **Posted:** Wed Nov 16, 2011 11:59 pm

Which leads me to believe that Theo/Hoyer liked Sveum better.

KDdidit · **Posted:** Thu Nov 17, 2011 12:02 am

My Chicago Cubs, 2011 World Off-season Champions! I hope they still bring in Maddox for something.

cpguy · **Posted:** Thu Nov 17, 2011 12:06 am

Peoria Matt wrote:

I wouldn't say Theo couldn't close the deal, it's that Maddux had the family considerations.

Agreed.

cpguy · **Posted:** Thu Nov 17, 2011 12:07 am

Scorehead wrote:

Peoria Matt wrote:

I wouldn't say Theo couldn't close the deal, it's that Maddux had the family considerations.

If you are Mike Maddux, how in the hell do you turn down the Cubs Managers job? Plus, your Brother works for the Cubs!

I guess he didn't want to lose his spot in the rotation with his wife.

Colonel Angus · **Posted:** Thu Nov 17, 2011 12:09 am

cpguy wrote:

Scorehead wrote:

Peoria Matt wrote:

I wouldn't say Theo couldn't close the deal, it's that Maddux had the family considerations.

If you are Mike Maddux, how in the hell do you turn down the Cubs Managers job? Plus, your Brother works for the Cubs!

I guess he didn't want to lose his spot in the rotation with his wife.

That's what happened w/ Ryno and his 1st wife.

cpguy · **Posted:** Thu Nov 17, 2011 12:11 am

And Ryno still can't emerge from the sticks (i.e. the minor leagues).

Stretch · **Posted:** Thu Nov 17, 2011 2:41 am

Sveum did manage the Brewers at the end of 2008 and in the playoffs, for whatever thats worth. Supposedly he's big on stats and defensive positioning. Sounds good to me if he can handle a pitching staff.

Urlacher's missing neck · **Posted:** Thu Nov 17, 2011 7:48 am

I love how Kaplan is not the one breaking any of this story. Better find a new source for your info leaks.

Why is Sveum waiting to hear from Boston though before accepting the job? I don't like that. If you want the job you take the job.

rogers park bryan · **Joined:** Wed Sep 24, 2008 12:16 pm **Posts:** 81625

It only took Sveum 12 games to get in the playoffs in his only other managing job.

Ill take it

He looks like this guy

Urlacher's missing neck · **Posted:** Thu Nov 17, 2011 8:13 am

rogers park bryan wrote:

It only took Sveum 12 games to get in the playoffs in his only other managing job.

Ill take it

He looks like this guy

He isn't Qaude. The man has eyebrows at least.

Bucky Chris · **Posted:** Thu Nov 17, 2011 8:13 am

Urlacher's missing neck wrote:

I love how Kaplan is not the one breaking any of this story. Better find a new source for your info leaks.

Why is Sveum waiting to hear from Boston though before accepting the job? I don't like that. If you want the job you take the job.

Cubs are doing a pretty good job covering leaks so far. I'm sure that is driving Kaplan up the wall.

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