The Cubs magic number is at four, and considering they have a nine-game lead with only thirteen games left on the schedule, it's pretty safe to say they're going to win the NL Central and going to the playoffs for the second straight season. It would be the first time they've accomplished that since 1907.So with that in mind, it's not exactly surprising that the Cubs are thinking about giving manager Lou Piniella a contract extension to keep him in town a bit longer.
The Cubs appear poised to offer manager Lou Piniella a contract extension at the end of the season. The team already has had preliminary talks with him, but the issue has been tabled until the offseason, Cubs chairman Crane Kenney said.The Cubs are also looking to give general manager Jim Hendry an extension as well.
''Lou's done a great job here,'' Kenney said. ''We look around the league, and there isn't anybody else I'd rather have in the dugout right now than Lou. And I think he feels good about what's happening.
''But it's a grind. Making decisions with two weeks to go, I don't think it's a smart thing to do, and I think they would agree with me. Let's get the job done, and then we'll address it.''
Keeping Piniella in pinstripes a bit longer would be a smart move for the Cubs, as he's shown an ability to handle the position and spotlight that comes with the gig pretty well. Right now the only question is at the age of 65, will Lou want to stick around any longer.
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shiatttt,, at 64, manager,,,,!!!! you are young,,, keep it up lou,you turned the cubbies around,, dusty sucked to put it simple.. i seen things he shouldnt have done,,,and i am not at the level you are.. to know the difference,, cubs have a WINNING team,, keep em going ok.. !!!! that is all we ask,, let the pitchers "PITCH",,,,,,, ... when they can, and cant, and know the difference,, i am loving you,,, as a manager... and then some,, "looking pretty "sexy" out there.. as we all know you can.........loven budwieser....and the lou......and the "crew".. bringin it home, to the series... cynthia mary elizabeth davi?/// such a serious name........
where is ryne sandberg,, ??????DOES HE CONSULT?