Thursday, November 10, 2011

Maddux redux/Maddux impresses/No compensation progress

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Maddux has all the right answers

Early Wednesday afternoon, Mike Maddux walked from the offices at Wrigley Field up the ramps to the PNC Club, suspended from the roof of the grandstands high above the left-field bullpen where his little brother had prepared for starts during his 10 seasons with the Cubs.

Mike Maddux at a glance Mike Maddux at a glance

Born: Aug. 27, 1961 (age 50) in Dayton, Ohio.

Maddux brings pitcher's outlook to Cubs' managerial table Maddux brings pitcher's outlook to Cubs' managerial table

Mike Maddux reached out for the lowdown on the Cubs as soon as he heard from Theo Epstein last week, hitting his speed-dial to call a guy whose retired number flies over Wrigley Field.

Cherington: No progress in Epstein compensation talks Cherington: No progress in Epstein compensation talks

Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington told reporters Wednesday there has been no progress in negotiations with the Cubs over compensation for Theo Epstein.

Maddux interviews with Cubs; Alomar on deck Maddux interviews with Cubs; Alomar on deck

Mike Maddux took his turn meeting with the Cubs' brass Wednesday at Wrigley Field, becoming the third candidate to officially interview for the managerial vacancy.

Sandberg upbeat after interview with Cardinals Sandberg upbeat after interview with Cardinals

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports: Former Chicago Cubs star Ryne Sandberg interviewed with the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday and said he believes it went well.

Maddux next up in managerial whirl Maddux next up in managerial whirl

Standing in front of the Cubs' dugout before a 1997 game at Wrigley Field, former Tribune Co. executive vice president James Dowdle was asked whether the team would draw the line at Sammy Sosa's salary demands.

Francona interviews with Cardinals; Ryno on deck Francona interviews with Cardinals; Ryno on deck

ST. LOUIS -- Former Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona has interviewed with the St. Louis Cardinals for their manager opening, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Tuesday.

Royals GM interested in 'competitor' Zambrano Royals GM interested in 'competitor' Zambrano

The Kansas City Royals reportedly have interest in Carlos Zambrano if new Chicago Cubs baseball boss Theo Epstein is looking to unload the controversial pitcher.

Your Morning Phil: Buehrle, Danks, Mackanin Your Morning Phil: Buehrle, Danks, Mackanin

Talking baseball while wondering if Jay Cutler has ever had a better game than Monday night’s: 1. Is  Mark Buehrle going to follow Ozzie Guillen to Florida? The guess here is no -- the Marlins are exploring many free agents, including the Big Three (Albert Pujols, Prince Fielder and Jose Reyes) as they get ready to move into a downtown stadium -- but they were smart to get Buehrle to South Florida on Tuesday, at the start of the process.


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