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No surprise here.
Wouldn't be surprised to see him back with the organization in some sort of player development role at the MiLB level.
Mike Quade is out as manager of the Chicago Cubs after one-plus seasons, President Theo Epstein announced in a statement today.
"Jed Hoyer and I had an all-day meeting with Mike last Thursday at Wrigley Field, and Mike and I continued our dialogue with a lengthy phone conversation yesterday after the press conference. Today, I flew to Florida to inform Mike in person that the Cubs have decided not to bring him back as our manager for the 2012 season," Esptein said.
Quade took over as interim manager in 2009 when Lou Piniella retired. He kept the job last winter, beating out several candidates, including former Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg, who managed their Class AAA team last year. Quade went 95-104 with the Cubs, including 71-91 this season.
"When I joined the Cubs last week, I knew that Mike had a reputation as an outstanding baseball guy, as a tireless worker, and as a first-rate human being. After spending some time with him this past week, it became apparent to me that Mike's reputation is well deserved. His passion, knowledge of the game, commitment, and integrity stood out immediately. While Mike is clearly an asset to any organization and any major league staff, Jed and I believe that the Cubs would benefit long-term from bringing in a manager for 2012 who can come in with a clean slate and offer new direction."
"Jed Hoyer and I had an all-day meeting with Mike last Thursday at Wrigley Field, and Mike and I continued our dialogue with a lengthy phone conversation yesterday after the press conference. Today, I flew to Florida to inform Mike in person that the Cubs have decided not to bring him back as our manager for the 2012 season," Esptein said.
Quade took over as interim manager in 2009 when Lou Piniella retired. He kept the job last winter, beating out several candidates, including former Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg, who managed their Class AAA team last year. Quade went 95-104 with the Cubs, including 71-91 this season.
"When I joined the Cubs last week, I knew that Mike had a reputation as an outstanding baseball guy, as a tireless worker, and as a first-rate human being. After spending some time with him this past week, it became apparent to me that Mike's reputation is well deserved. His passion, knowledge of the game, commitment, and integrity stood out immediately. While Mike is clearly an asset to any organization and any major league staff, Jed and I believe that the Cubs would benefit long-term from bringing in a manager for 2012 who can come in with a clean slate and offer new direction."