Interesting Baseball News Items That Do Not Warrant Their Own Thread

[ojo]

I think you just proved his point.

That cavemen used to drag their women around by the hair and that they preferred it that way?

Seriously, you're wrong. His point about gender equality is not relevant to Ng's hire. Thirty years experience speaks for itself.

And yet, she's a trailblazer just the same. Oh, the irony.

[Blazer]

That cavemen used to drag their women around by the hair and that they preferred it that way?

Seriously, you're wrong. His point about gender equality is not relevant to Ng's hire. Thirty years experience speaks for itself.

And yet, she's a trailblazer just the same. Oh, the irony.

About PC culture. Ng earned her job and the hiring is probably long overdue.

[matt2351]

I think you just proved his point.

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[ojo]

About PC culture. Ng earned her job and the hiring is probably long overdue.

Except what he did was akin to drinking a 12 pack and then complaining to the judge at his DUI arraignment that you used to be able to get away with that in the 1970s.

The only thing he proved was his way of thinking is outmoded, and out of step in the 21st century. His issue isn't with PC culture. It's with himself.

[Blazer]

Except what he did was akin to drinking a 12 pack and then complaining to the judge at his DUI arraignment that you used to be able to get away with that in the 1970s.

The only thing he proved was his way of thinking is outmoded, and out of step in the 21st century. His issue isn't with PC culture. It's with himself.

Very PC of you. Well done.

[matt2351]

Except what he did was akin to drinking a 12 pack and then complaining to the judge at his DUI arraignment that you used to be able to get away with that in the 1970s.

The only thing he proved was his way of thinking is outmoded, and out of step in the 21st century. His issue isn't with PC culture. It's with himself.

Very PC of you. Well done.

This has veered far away from baseball. If you want to talk politics, we have a places for that. Politics are not permitted outside of the delineated threads in JC.

[philleotardo]

Theo Epstein leaving the Cubs, per multiple sources. Jed Hoyer taking his place.

[-tz]

Regarding Kim Ng, whom we were discussing before the thread veered off course: There's a nice story about her in today's Times:

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/18/s...i-marlins.html

Kim Ng Has Been Ready for Years

The pioneering baseball executive proved herself -- over and over -- for three decades. Several of her peers say they can't think of a more qualified first-time general manager.

Come to think of it, maybe this belongs in the "Former Yankee Performance Thread"?

[bucky]

Theo Epstein leaving the Cubs, per multiple sources. Jed Hoyer taking his place.

I read somewhere the Phillies wanted Theo to be President but then I read others were being interviewed so things never worked out. Just read Phillies hired Dave Drombrowski as President for 4 years. I am sure he picked Holder (SS) in Rule V from us because I think this is one of their holes. (I wanted a catcher but happy to see a LHP) You may not like Dave but I do feel he knows how to put together a team and he loves baseball (always in the booth). It's a good fit with Joe G and Dave loves pitching (Sale). This will be interesting.

[Krall]

I read somewhere the Phillies wanted Theo to be President but then I read others were being interviewed so things never worked out. Just read Phillies hired Dave Drombrowski as President for 4 years. I am sure he picked Holder (SS) in Rule V from us because I think this is one of their holes. (I wanted a catcher but happy to see a LHP) You may not like Dave but I do feel he knows how to put together a team and he loves baseball (always in the booth). It's a good fit with Joe G and Dave loves pitching (Sale). This will be interesting.

He seems to be more known for destroying teams. Seems odd to me they just fired 80 people in cost cutting measures and then go and hire a president.

[bucky]

He seems to be more known for destroying teams. Seems odd to me they just fired 80 people in cost cutting measures and then go and hire a president.

It was a surprise but Philly needed someone.... Henry did NOT like/agree with him at all and I doubt if BOS will ever go above the luxury line again (Tanner kid (?) we will see again). This is hard for him because we all know he wants Realmuto and he is going to try but the owner wants to cut. His reputation for trading the farm system to get players he want. IMO Dave did a good job with BoSox (MAR, DET) as for hiring (Cora is a good example) and trades (Sale is another). Dave knows baseball and Joe G is a good manager. PHI was a under performer last year (us too) so it will be interesting.

one of the few that like Dave.

[BroadwayBomber55]

Breaking news from sources telling ESPN's Jeff Passan...
New team name: Cleveland Indians will be dropping their nickname.
https://www.espn.com/espn/now?nowId=1-30515645

Hmmmmm.... Cleveland Baseball Team?!

[JL25and3]

Breaking news from sources telling ESPN's Jeff Passan...
New team name: Cleveland Indians will be dropping their nickname.
https://www.espn.com/espn/now?nowId=1-30515645

Hmmmmm.... Cleveland Baseball Team?!

Cleveland Spiders.

[ymike673]

Cleveland Spiders.

No. Cleveland Naps.

[JDPNYY]

Cleveland Midges.

[fredgmuggs]

Cleveland Spiders.

Go Eight Legged Arthropods!!!!

[BroadwayBomber55]

Cleveland Spiders.

I'll go with Cleveland Rockers.

[Portbb]

I'll go with Cleveland Rockers.

It IS a big rocking chair town.

[ymike673]

I'll go with Cleveland Rockers.

Drew Carey would like that.

[ojo]

Drew Carey would like that.

As would Ian Hunter.

[JL25and3]

No. Cleveland Naps.

That was my second choice, but I’ll still go with the Spiders.

[Blazer]

The obvious name is R rated.

[Donnybaseball72]

The obvious name is R rated.

Rhymes with Streamers?

[JL25and3]

Maybe they should start from scratch, and go for one of those singular names: the Cuyahoga Fire.

[theDurk]

Maybe they should start from scratch, and go for one of those singular names: the Cuyahoga Fire.

Comes with a cheer: "Burn on, Big River, burn on!"