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atlasrecrd wrote:


Not axed, he resigned. That doesn't mean TribCo didn't habd him the
pen, tho.


MacPhail Resigns as Cubs President
John McDonough will serve as interim president

Published October 1, 2006, 4:27 PM CDT

Andy MacPhail resigned as president of the Cubs on Sunday.

MacPhail will remain with the team to ensure a smooth transition to a
new president and to complete his assignment representing Major League
Baseball in negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement.

"I was brought to Chicago to accomplish one goal and that was to win
the World Series," MacPhail said in a statement from the team. "Despite
plenty of time and resources, I was unable to get the job done. I want
to thank Tribune Company and the millions of die-hard Cubs fans for
their support and friendship over the last 12 years. Hopefully, the
Cubs will win the World Series soon, you all deserve it. In the
meantime, I will do my best to represent the team in current League
matters."

John McDonough, Cubs senior vice president of marketing and
broadcasting, will serve as interim president. Jim Hendry will continue
as general manager, in charge of all baseball operations.

"Andy has made significant contributions to the Cubs organization over
the past 12 years," said Dennis FitzSimons, Tribune Company chairman,
president and chief executive officer. "We appreciate those
contributions and the fact he will be staying with the organization to
ensure a smooth transition. It's been my pleasure to work with Andy and
I expect his role as a leader in baseball to continue for some time to
come."

"We're fortunate to have an executive of John McDonough's leadership,
talent and ability," FitzSimons said. "He has long been recognized as
one of the top marketing professionals in Major League Baseball. John
and Jim Hendry have one mandate: To win a world championship for the
incredibly loyal fans of the Chicago Cubs."

MacPhail joined the Cubs in 1994 as president and chief executive
officer and during his tenure the team reached the playoffs twice and
advanced to the National League Championship Series in 2003. He also
guided the expansion and modernization of Wrigley Field.

"Andy has always recognized the tradition and importance of Wrigley
Field and he always put the fans first during the renovation process,"
said Crane Kenney, Tribune Company senior vice president and general
counsel. "He has been a careful steward of the ballpark, preserving its
traditions while also modernizing the facility to improve the
experience for Cub fans."

atlasrecrd wrote:


Not axed, he resigned. That doesn't mean TribCo didn't hand him the
pen, tho.


MacPhail Resigns as Cubs President
John McDonough will serve as interim president

Published October 1, 2006, 4:27 PM CDT

Andy MacPhail resigned as president of the Cubs on Sunday.

MacPhail will remain with the team to ensure a smooth transition to a
new president and to complete his assignment representing Major League
Baseball in negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement.

"I was brought to Chicago to accomplish one goal and that was to win
the World Series," MacPhail said in a statement from the team. "Despite
plenty of time and resources, I was unable to get the job done. I want
to thank Tribune Company and the millions of die-hard Cubs fans for
their support and friendship over the last 12 years. Hopefully, the
Cubs will win the World Series soon, you all deserve it. In the
meantime, I will do my best to represent the team in current League
matters."

John McDonough, Cubs senior vice president of marketing and
broadcasting, will serve as interim president. Jim Hendry will continue
as general manager, in charge of all baseball operations.

"Andy has made significant contributions to the Cubs organization over
the past 12 years," said Dennis FitzSimons, Tribune Company chairman,
president and chief executive officer. "We appreciate those
contributions and the fact he will be staying with the organization to
ensure a smooth transition. It's been my pleasure to work with Andy and
I expect his role as a leader in baseball to continue for some time to
come."

"We're fortunate to have an executive of John McDonough's leadership,
talent and ability," FitzSimons said. "He has long been recognized as
one of the top marketing professionals in Major League Baseball. John
and Jim Hendry have one mandate: To win a world championship for the
incredibly loyal fans of the Chicago Cubs."

MacPhail joined the Cubs in 1994 as president and chief executive
officer and during his tenure the team reached the playoffs twice and
advanced to the National League Championship Series in 2003. He also
guided the expansion and modernization of Wrigley Field.

"Andy has always recognized the tradition and importance of Wrigley
Field and he always put the fans first during the renovation process,"
said Crane Kenney, Tribune Company senior vice president and general
counsel. "He has been a careful steward of the ballpark, preserving its
traditions while also modernizing the facility to improve the
experience for Cub fans."

atlasrecrd wrote:



Well, that is the final nail in Bakers coffin. He cannot be retained
until MacPhail can be replaced, as now Hendry is now officially a
lame-duck GM until he is officially retained by the new boss.

Does the new leadership hold the budget tight to the vest to "see what
is in the organization", or do they go out and make a big splash to show
that a new team is in town?

Soooo... this sure is looking to be an interesting off-season!

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Scott

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Tom wrote:


A boss of mine used to say that someone "got resigned", as if to say
"resign and we will make this painless, but if we have to fire you..."

I wonder how much of that is going on here? Considering the press has
dropped a few hints in the last week or so, is sure looks suspicious.

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Scott

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"atlasrecrd" <atlasrecrd@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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Have to say, that sure surprised me..... I don't think MacPhail will have
any trouble finding a new position. I would expect he will be added to
Selig's staff. Probably (at least temporarily) on some type of labor
relations position.

This certainly will make for a very interesting off season...Definitely is
much more to follow.

tks

"Margo Savage" <redgate@alltel.net> wrote in message
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Didn't everybody figure the announcement was going to be Dusty getting
the axe? Guess that's tomorrow unless they announce Hendry getting the axe
(which I'm all for.)

They might as well put John McDonough as President. He's the Tribune's
"Jesus" anyway. Marketing and making money. That's what it's all about.
McDonough is their man.

On 1 Oct 2006 14:39:20 -0700, "atlasrecrd" <atlasrecrd@yahoo.com>
wrote:


I would say this clears the way for a complete house cleaning. Expect
Baker and Hendry to go tomorrow. The new President is going to want
to hire "his" guys.

That means a complete house cleaning of the players as well. Say
goodbye to Kerry Wood, Mark Prior and Carlos Zambrano.

On Sun, 01 Oct 2006 16:35:52 -0600, Scott Stone <skstone@rmisp.com>
wrote:


He was asked for his resignation. From his statement after the game:

"The relationship would continue as long as both parties were happy
with it. This July I met with Crane Kenney <sp?>, and we went through
a review of the entire team from A to Z. And then when we got up to
me, obviously this has been an awful season, I reminded Crane, "Look,
this relationship has always been one where both parties have to be
satisfied that they're getting everything they need out of the other
party. And if you need my resignation you can have it when you want
it." Crane thanked me. They talked about it for a little while. About
two weeks later I met with Dennis FitzSimons.... (here MacPhail talked
about only two postseasons in twelve years). I haven't been as
effective as I wanted to be. We should be doing better and we're not,
and I'm the CEO, and I'm responsible. It's obvious to me that the
losses were wearing on Dennis. At that point he said, "Andy, we've
just got to try something different. It's time." I agree, it's time.
The clock on the MacPhail-o-meter has run down to zero. "


I have to admire the way MacPhail stood up and took responsibility for
what was done on his watch, making his statement and then taking
questions from the press. It had to be an awfully uncomfortable
position to be in.

john

Von Fourche wrote:

Actually, that is not all bad. At least he will understand that the
team makes money already, but imagine how much more they can make if
they are a winning team?!! And with the financial troubles of the
Tribune Corp., it is a good financial move.

He will understand that to make money you have to spend money, and more
important, to spend it wisely.



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Scott

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