MIKE QUADE RUMORS & GOSSIP
Mike Quade Irked By Dale Sveum’s Comments About 2011 Cubs
You’d be pretty hard-pressed to find a Cubs fan that was too disappointed when Mike Quade was fired this past fall.
Theo Epstein decided not to retain him and brought in Dale Sveum, one of the more coveted names out on the managerial market, to replace him.
Quade didn’t have too much to work with in 2011, so obviously not all the blame falls on him, but between his questionable...
Via Rant Sports
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February 03, 2012
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February 03, 2012
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Mike Quade takes issue with Dale Sveum’s evaluation of Cubs’ effort
When Dale Sveum was hired as Mike Quade’s replacement to manage the Cubs, he said the Cubs would be held to a higher standard. He suggested Quade’s Cubs were lackadaisical at times. “When you lose that many games, there are obviously problems,’’ Sveum said. “Losing isn’t OK. Not running a ball out isn’t OK. It’s unacceptable, and that has to be communicated.’’...
Via Chicago Sun Times
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February 02, 2012
MLB Look-alikes: Mike Quade and Sloth from The Goonies
The Golden Sombrero presents MLB Look-alikes: Mike Quade and Sloth from The Goonies
This one definitely ranks as one the meanest thus far alongside Kerwin Danley & The Thing, Dave Duncan and the Emperor from Star Wars, and Julian Taverez & Freddy Krueger.
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Via The Golden Sombrero Baseball Blog
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January 11, 2012
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January 11, 2012
Quade a candidate for Twins' Triple-A job
Mike Quade could be back in the dugout next season, if not the big leagues. He’s one of a handful of candidates to manage the Twins’ Triple-A affiliate in Rochester, N.Y., according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.
Via Chicago Breaking Sports
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November 11, 2011
THE BELL TOLLS FOR THEE?
Five coaches whose hot seats got hotter
1 of 0 Theo Epstein has a huge task in front of him. Does he walk into his first season as President of Baseball Operations for the Chicago Cubs with Mike Quade? Or without him? Personally- Mike Quade should have been fired before he was hired so you know where I stand. These are the top 3 candidates to replace Quade.
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Via Rant Sports
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November 08, 2011
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November 08, 2011
Mike Quade Fired, Dale Sveum May Join Dream Team
Yesterday, Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein announced the Chicago Cubs and manager Mike Quade have parted ways. Kudos to Theo Epstein for not doing what we all expected him to: Fire Quade immediately.
It appears Epstein — like he has approached most everything in his young Cubs reign — decided to withhold judgement until he had fully investigated the...
Via Fangraphs
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November 03, 2011
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November 03, 2011
Mike Quade out. Ryne Sandberg not an option.
As is probably common knowledge by now, Cubs President Theo Epstein flew down to Florida today to meet with Mike Quade and tell him face-to-face that he will not be retained as the Cubs manager for 2012.
In addition, Epstein also contacted Ryne Sandberg and told him that he would not be a candidate for the job, as the Cubs are looking for someone with managerial or coaching experience...
Via Cubs Billy Goat Blog
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November 02, 2011
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November 02, 2011
Cubs fire manager Mike Quade
Chicago Cubs manager Mike Quade will not return next season.
Theo Epstein, the team's new president of baseball operations, announced the decision Wednesday after traveling to Florida to inform Quade.
Epstein praised Quade, but said the Cubs will benefit from someone who can come in ''with a clean slate and offer new direction.''
Quade got the job after a 37...
Via AP on Fox
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November 02, 2011
Mike Quade Fired By Chicago Cubs
ESPN has reported that Chicago Cubs manager Mike Quade will not return next season. Theo Epstein met with Quade last week for about 7 hours, and clearly the conversation wasn’t good enough for Quade to keep his job.
I personally am thrilled with this move. Look- Mike Quade has been around for a long time. He’s managed in the minor leagues for a long time, and he’...
Via Rant Sports
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November 02, 2011
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November 02, 2011
THE GREAT CHICAGO FIRED
Mike Quade out as Cubs manager
It has been officially announced that Mike Quade will not be returning as Cubs skipper for the 2012 season despite being under contract (with an option for the 2013 season), leaving the question: who's on deck?
Via The Outside Corner
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November 02, 2011
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November 02, 2011
THE CUBS HOT 25
Latest Mike Quade Photos
