Quick Hits.....

- Jim Hendry has already interviewed one candidate for the manager position. Former big league manager Eric Wedge received a face to face interview with Jim Hendry over Weds. and spent all day Thursday together. Although I think Wedge is a decent manager, he does not fit what the Cubs need. The Cubs need a guy who is connected to Chicago in some way. I still think there should only be three candidates; Bob Brenly, Ryne Sandberg, and Bob Brenly.

- Joe Girardi does his best politician impression and side steps the Cubs manager vacancy and his interest in the job.

- Anyone who says Joe will not entertain the idea of becoming the Cubs next manager is crazy. He has a special place in his heart for the Chicago Cubs and that is something the Yankees can't offer.

Until Next Time...

Lou Pinella to Step Down...

Lou Pinella will step down as Cubs manager after today's game. Lou is stepping down because of his mother's failing health. Jim Hendry told Wittenmyer today that Mike Quade will take over for interm manager not Alan Trammel. He also said Quade will be interview for the full time job this off season but Alan Trammel will not get a chance to interview.

This tells me a couple of things. Jim Hendry has a short list of candidates and he is not willing to just hand over the job to someone in the organization. This also tells me that Ryne Sandberg is not his #1 choice because if he was then he would be managing the team after today.

To me there should be only 3 candidates the Cubs and Jim should consider. Bob Brenly, Ryne Sandberg, and Joe Girardi.

Until Next Time...