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stacyd911 said:
Manager: Ryne Sandberg.
Quote: "I am extremely thankful for the opportunity given to me by Jim Hendry, the Ricketts Family, and the fans. I will not let you down. I've been preparing for this job ever since I put on a Cubs uniform as a player. I know the organization from the ground up and will now apply all of my experience, loyalty and passion for the Cubs and turn them into a championship team."
Stevo-sama said:
Manager: Ryne Sandberg
Quote: "Like most of you, I've been expecting this day to come for several years. I'm proud that I've earned the opportunity to lead this team and honored to move to the next level with this great organization. Management has expressed their full confidence in my ability to participate in their goals to win a world series, maintain the tradition, and be more active in the community. As it was playing for ths team many years ago, managing this team is one of the greatest benchmarks in my career and I embrace this opportunity, one I have prepared for during the course of my career, with the enthusiasm and dedication that is expected of me. Go Cubs!"
cubstats said:
Manager: Ryne Sandberg
Quote: "Hello again everybody. I'm glad to be back in Wrigley where I played for 14 years. I'm excited to take Wrigley Field now as a manager for the first time. I'll be honest, I've missed going to work everyday getting to see the vines on the outfield wall and the sunflower seeds strewn across the dugout floor. I want to make two things clear, though; this is not a trip down memory lane for me, this is serious business and I plan to (1) bring winning baseball back to the North Side and (2) beat the Green Bay Packers. That is all."
Megan said:
Manager: Ryne Sandberg
Quote: "Really? I didn't think you guys were serious. OK. Let's go Cubbies."
Tom E said:
Manager: Ryne Sandberg
Quote: "I want to thank the Ricketts family and Jim Hendry for giving me the best job in baseball, with the team that has the best, most loyal fans in the game. It was a privilege to play for this team and now it will be a privilege to manage it."
Tbriscoe said:
Manager: Ryne Sandberg
Quote: "Phew. It's taken a lot more work for me to get to this level this time around than when I first came up as a player.
But really my job is just beginning. I want this entire organization -- all the fans -- to know that I've devoted my entire professional career to bringing a championship to Chicago. We've got our work cut out for us and it won't be easy but I won't rest until the Cubs as World Series champions."
kim crouch said:
Manager: Ryne Sandberg
Quote: "I always knew one day that I would be back home at Wrigley. We're gonna work hard, We're gonna compete, and you fans will get your championship. There may be bumps and adjustment periods along the way, but we'll get you there. Thanks to the Ricketts Family and Jim Hendry for this opportunity, and I will do my very best to deliver for the organization, the city, and the fans"
Bud said:
Manager: Mike Quade
Quote: "Wow...It's been a long road from my days growing up in Mt. Prospect!
First of all, I want to thank the Ricketts family and Jim Hendry for giving me this opportunity. I also want to thank my players, who gave it their all and never gave up even when we knew the playoffs were out of reach.
Earlier today, I got a congratulatory call from Ryne Sandberg. I can't say how much that call means to me. Ryno is a classy guy!
Now I look forward to the hard work that lies ahead. We want to carry the momentum and enthusiasm from the last 6 weeks through our winter work, spring training and into 2011.
We've got a great combination of established veterans and hungry young ballplayers in this organization. It's been a pleasure to have been with many of the youngsters in Iowa and now here at Wrigley.
And to our loyal fans I promise you this. This team, players, coaches and myself will work hard every day to deserve the trust you've given us.
We intend to win. We intend to have fun. And we will bring a Cubs championship to Chicago!"
kim crouch said:
Manager: Mike Quade
Quote: "Thanks to Jim and The ricketts family for giving me the chance to show what I could give this team. We're going to get it done. That's why I'm here. I wasn't sure I'd end up in this spot, but that's where we're at. I'll do my best for the organization, we'll work hard, train hard in the offseason, and hopefully come back in the spring and be a contender."
cubbiejudi said:
Manager: Mike Quade
Quote: "Wow I didn't know I was in the mix. I've been busy winning games. I'm humbled. So, I guess the guys like me, and the fans know I can win. Wow!"
Donna said:
Manager: Mike Quade
Quote: "I will never take for granted the confidence and respect the Cubs organization showed me when they made me interim manager after Lou Piniella retired. I am honored by their continued confidence in naming me manager for the 2010-2011 season. I believe I have a good relationship with the players on this team. I admire the talent and dedication they bring to the ballpark every day. Through their hard work, they created a winning atmosphere during the last six weeks of this past season and I believe with all my heart that they will carry this winning atmosphere into the next season. As everyone knows, the Wrigley fans are the best fans in the world, and I appreciate the chance to bring them a winning team."
Rich Beckman said:
Manager: Mike Quade
Quote: "I want to thank Jim Hendry and the Rickets family for this opportunity. We had a lot of fun at the end of this season. And I want you to know that I plan on having a lot of fun next season. A team having fun is a team that can win.
Preparation is a lot of hard work, but the umpire says 'Play ball!', not 'Work ball'. When the game starts, have fun. A team that has fun is a team that will fulfill it's potential."
Larry Lundy said:
Manager: Mike Quade
Quote: "I am humbled by this offer to coach the Cubs. This is a great team backed by top flight management and it's loyal fans deserve a winning team. In the short amount of time I've had the honor of coaching this great group of guys we managed to show what we are capable of. This is a unique opportunity for me, but even more so, a chance to take this young club to the next level."
Boomding said:
Manager: Mike Quade
Quote: "Finally! This has been one heckuva road for me, and I can't begin to thank everyone in my life who made it possible. I am blessed to be standing here in front of you folks as the manager of the greatest franchise in the major leagues, and I make this promise: The Cubs will win the World Series."
Karen Tibbs said:
Manager: Mike Quade
Quote: "This is something I’ve always wanted to do and it is gratifying to have the opportunity to continue this next year. The season was a rough one but we had a good end of the season run. These last weeks have been a challenge but it turned out beyond our expectations. I feel good. I’m prepared to do this. It will be special."
Keith Porter said:
Manager: Joe Girardi
Quote: "Hello Everyone. It is a great honor to be back here in Chicago. This is a great baseball city, and I look forward to bringing a winning tradition back to the Chicago Cubs."
Tbriscoe said:
Manager: Joe Girardi
Quote: "I've gotta say my heart has always been with this team. No matter where I've gone in my professional baseball career, Chicago and the Cubs have been home. It's simply a thrill to lead this team. I'm confident we can bring a championship to this great ball club."
murph dow said:
Manager: Joe Girardi
Quote: "i am here to work for the greatest fans in the world - to bring them the championship they have loyally and patiently waited for. during my 3 years in this wonderful city, i dreamt of coaching here one day. i thank the entire cubs organization for making my dream come true. it is now my job to make the dream of all cubs fans come true."
Margie said:
Manager: Joe Girardi
Quote: "Um Hello .........I'm really happy to be back in Chicago with the Cubs organization, when Jim Hendry called and said that I was the new coach of the CHicago Cubs I felt that I have come full circle......"
David Will said:
Manager: Joe Girardi
Quote: "Hey, everybody. Thanks for coming out. Wow. I just want to say this is going to be the biggest challenge of my career and I'm really excited to come back to the Windy City to have a chance to bring a championship to the North side."
Justin said:
Manager: Joe Girardi
Quote:Quote: “I just love Wrigley Field. I had the blessing to play here, and now I have the blessing to manage here. It’s kind of funny how things turned out, I was at a low point after the Yankees and I failed to get past the ALDS and give New York number 28. But in a way, it was a blessing in disguise, for that opened up this managerial opportunity for me. I’m excited to be here, and I hope the players are just as excited, too. We have a lot of work ahead of us, but I have a feeling we can really do some good next year. I want to thank the Ricketts family and Jim Hendry for helping me get to this point, and I want to thank the players for their support. And one last thank you to Alan Trammell. As you can see on my jersey, I’m wearing his number – three – to signify what I’m here to do, to bring a third championship to the Chicago Cubs.”
Justin said:
Manager: Joe Torre
Quote: "When I decided to step down from the Dodgers earlier this year, I had a feeling it might be the end of my career. But this organization reached out to me, and the opportunity was there. I operate in this game of baseball a lot under gut feelings. My gut, and my wife, told me to pursue this and now here I stand before you. I will do my best to lead this ballclub and this city to success, and I thank Jim Hendry, Tom Ricketts, and this organization for this opportunity. Thank you."
Justin said also:
Manager: Bob Brenly
Quote: "First off, I'd like to apologize to those radio show guys that got kicked out of the booth for talking about me managing again. *chuckle* In all seriousness, though, I'm excited to be in this position. Obviously, I've been watching this ballclub and have known these players for awhile and I feel like that's going to help me as we begin 2011. Maybe next September I'll get to manage my son. In the end, though, I hope we can experience what I experienced in Arizona a decade ago. Thanks to Jim and the Cubs for this ... maybe Lou can go replace me in the booth now. *chuckle again*"
Mark Allen said:
Manager: Tony LaRussa
Quote: "Thanks for the kind words, Jim, and hello to Cubs fans everywhere. I realize most of you would rather see me get a line drive right between my sunglassed eyes than be the new Cubs manager, but here I am, so get used to it. Since they chased me out of St. Louis after this year's collapse, I was thankful that the Cubs threw me this lifeline. I promise to you that I will lead the Cubs to victory over those stinking Redbirds, Jerry's kids on the south side, and maybe get you to the playoffs before I retire and join my friend Lou in Florida."
Bud said:
Manager: Ex-Bears offensive line coach Mike Tice
Quote: "Ummm, uhhh, I really dunno how this all happened so fast, I mean I was just sitting there at halftime of the Bears - Giants game at Meadowlands Stadium adding up the Giants' sacks on my calculator and Jerry Angelo told me that they just traded me to the Cubs for Mike Quade! Anyway, I don't know much about baseball, but I do know that sometimes the batter will get pissed off if he gets hit by a pitch and he'll charge the mound. So I'm gonna teach our pitchers how to run for their lives because I've discovered that teaching other players how to stop someone from getting to your guy is pretty tough. Besides, I'm really glad to be leaving the Bears about now. I heard that Cutler was extremely mad at me. (He hasn't been to an anger management class yet.) Now I gotta go teach Zambrano how to duck!"
Justin said:
Manager: Eric Wedge
Quote: “Thank you to everyone responsible for me sitting before you here today. I was incredibly excited to learn that I was a candidate for this managerial position, and now I’m beyond excited to know that I will be leading this team in 2011. I had a fairly long and successful run in Cleveland, two things I hope to repeat here: I want to be here for awhile and give Mr. Ricketts the stability he desires, and bring some more success to Chicago’s North Side. I have a great amount of respect for Lou Piniella; he helped turn this team around from 2006 to 2007, and I hope to do just the same from 2010 to 2011.”
