Theo Epstein Sploosh Thread

[R-V]

Via obstructedview.net - this man is so retarded he could write a column for the Trib. I don't even know what to quote because the whole thing is so goddamned stupid.

The Cubs don’t always need to chase the biggest name. Instead, let’s do what the Red Sox did. They gave a local guy a shot. Epstein was personally invested in the team and delivered. It worked because he was one of them. Same as Nolan Ryan in Texas.

And you don’t always need a homegrown guy. It’s the essence of a man that matters, not the address. Look at the Pittsburgh Steelers. When Bill Cower left, everyone was calling for a big name. Instead they hired a hungry, young coach and supported him with appropriate resources and time. Look at Mike Tomlin now, and you think one thing: Steelers.

Of course my buddies think I’m nuts (and a few other things I can’t print). They say, “I don’t care how we do it, I just want to finally win.”

But if I’ve waited this long, invested this much, I want more.

So if you want to root for Theo Epstein to make it to the Hall of Fame, go for it. As for me, I’m rooting to get my team back. The one that has players who play their butts off, and fans who appreciate them for it. So that when the Cubs do eventually win — and I know they will one of these years — the championship will honor all the Cubs fans who have rooted for them throughout the last 100 years, not a GM from Boston.

[BH]

Via obstructedview.net - this man is so retarded he could write a column for the Trib. I don't even know what to quote because the whole thing is so goddamned stupid.

The Cubs don’t always need to chase the biggest name. Instead, let’s do what the Red Sox did. They gave a local guy a shot. Epstein was personally invested in the team and delivered. It worked because he was one of them. Same as Nolan Ryan in Texas.

And you don’t always need a homegrown guy. It’s the essence of a man that matters, not the address. Look at the Pittsburgh Steelers. When Bill Cower left, everyone was calling for a big name. Instead they hired a hungry, young coach and supported him with appropriate resources and time. Look at Mike Tomlin now, and you think one thing: Steelers.

Of course my buddies think I’m nuts (and a few other things I can’t print). They say, “I don’t care how we do it, I just want to finally win.”

But if I’ve waited this long, invested this much, I want more.

So if you want to root for Theo Epstein to make it to the Hall of Fame, go for it. As for me, I’m rooting to get my team back. The one that has players who play their butts off, and fans who appreciate them for it. So that when the Cubs do eventually win — and I know they will one of these years — the championship will honor all the Cubs fans who have rooted for them throughout the last 100 years, not a GM from Boston.

I think it's time to stop giving local guys access to write articles in the local papers. I look forward to the day when our entire baseball culture is transformed into something successful and all these "must retain the kubbee culture" assholes shut their mouths. I think the new regime, starting today, can get us there.

[Chuck to Chuck]

Gary Karton (Senior Consultant) joined E-Squared Communications after spending five years as senior writer/editor for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. In addition, he spent the 2005 baseball season covering the Washington Nationals for the Washington Post Express, a publication of the Washington Post. For six years, Gary was a reporter for The Washington Post, where he wrote news and feature articles on political figures and athletes. He was the co-author of No Free Lunch (Ballantine/One World, May 2002), the inspiring true story of Rodney Carroll, the President and CEO of The Welfare to Work Partnership. Prior to joining the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, he wrote hundred of speeches on welfare issues with  business leaders, state governors, members of the White House and Democratic and Republican members of  Congress. Gary has also written op-ed pieces that have appeared in several publications, including the Washington Post and USA Today. 

[Yeti]

#OccupyWrigley

[Eli]

The Cubs don’t always need to chase the biggest name. Instead, let’s do what the Red Sox did. They gave a local guy a shot. Epstein was personally invested in the team and delivered. It worked because he was one of them. Same as Nolan Ryan in Texas.

I must have missed the part where Nolan Ryan had anything to do with building this Rangers' team.

[BH]

The Cubs don’t always need to chase the biggest name. Instead, let’s do what the Red Sox did. They gave a local guy a shot. Epstein was personally invested in the team and delivered. It worked because he was one of them. Same as Nolan Ryan in Texas.

I must have missed the part where Nolan Ryan had anything to do with building this Rangers' team.

The steelers after cowher is a great example as well... wtf.

[flannj]

Holy crap is that awful.
The only thing good about that article is the first comment.

[Fork]

Gary Karton (Senior Consultant) joined E-Squared Communications after spending five years as senior writer/editor for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. In addition, he spent the 2005 baseball season covering the Washington Nationals for the Washington Post Express, a publication of the Washington Post. For six years, Gary was a reporter for The Washington Post, where he wrote news and feature articles on political figures and athletes. He was the co-author of No Free Lunch (Ballantine/One World, May 2002), the inspiring true story of Rodney Carroll, the President and CEO of The Welfare to Work Partnership. Prior to joining the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, he wrote hundred of speeches on welfare issues with  business leaders, state governors, members of the White House and Democratic and Republican members of  Congress. Gary has also written op-ed pieces that have appeared in several publications, including the Washington Post and USA Today. 

now he can add "Known Dumbass" to his resume.

[Waco Kid]

Via obstructedview.net - this man is so retarded he could write a column for the Trib. I don't even know what to quote because the whole thing is so goddamned stupid.

The Cubs don’t always need to chase the biggest name. Instead, let’s do what the Red Sox did. They gave a local guy a shot. Epstein was personally invested in the team and delivered. It worked because he was one of them. Same as Nolan Ryan in Texas.

And you don’t always need a homegrown guy. It’s the essence of a man that matters, not the address. Look at the Pittsburgh Steelers. When Bill Cower left, everyone was calling for a big name. Instead they hired a hungry, young coach and supported him with appropriate resources and time. Look at Mike Tomlin now, and you think one thing: Steelers.

Of course my buddies think I’m nuts (and a few other things I can’t print). They say, “I don’t care how we do it, I just want to finally win.”

But if I’ve waited this long, invested this much, I want more.

So if you want to root for Theo Epstein to make it to the Hall of Fame, go for it. As for me, I’m rooting to get my team back. The one that has players who play their butts off, and fans who appreciate them for it. So that when the Cubs do eventually win — and I know they will one of these years — the championship will honor all the Cubs fans who have rooted for them throughout the last 100 years, not a GM from Boston.

So this doofus is pining for a local guy to take over and yet in the next paragraph states you don't always need a homegrown guy.

[J. Walter Weatherman]

Gary Karton (Senior Consultant) joined E-Squared Communications after spending five years as senior writer/editor for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. In addition, he spent the 2005 baseball season covering the Washington Nationals for the Washington Post Express, a publication of the Washington Post. For six years, Gary was a reporter for The Washington Post, where he wrote news and feature articles on political figures and athletes. He was the co-author of No Free Lunch (Ballantine/One World, May 2002), the inspiring true story of Rodney Carroll, the President and CEO of The Welfare to Work Partnership. Prior to joining the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, he wrote hundred of speeches on welfare issues with  business leaders, state governors, members of the White House and Democratic and Republican members of  Congress. Gary has also written op-ed pieces that have appeared in several publications, including the Washington Post and USA Today. 

I bet this guy's tight with George Will.

Mister, we could use a man like Emil Verban again.

[Slaky]

The Cubs don’t always need to chase the biggest name. Instead, let’s do what the Red Sox did. They gave a local guy a shot. Epstein was personally invested in the team and delivered. It worked because he was one of them. Same as Nolan Ryan in Texas.

I must have missed the part where Nolan Ryan had anything to do with building this Rangers' team.

Hey, he shows up looking hopelessly constipated and watches every damn game. That's buildin' enough.

[PANK!]

Gary Karton (Senior Consultant) joined E-Squared Communications after spending five years as senior writer/editor for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. In addition, he spent the 2005 baseball season covering the Washington Nationals for the Washington Post Express, a publication of the Washington Post. For six years, Gary was a reporter for The Washington Post, where he wrote news and feature articles on political figures and athletes. He was the co-author of No Free Lunch (Ballantine/One World, May 2002), the inspiring true story of Rodney Carroll, the President and CEO of The Welfare to Work Partnership. Prior to joining the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, he wrote hundred of speeches on welfare issues with  business leaders, state governors, members of the White House and Democratic and Republican members of  Congress. Gary has also written op-ed pieces that have appeared in several publications, including the Washington Post and USA Today. 

I bet this guy's tight with George Will.

Mister, we could use a man like Emil Verban again.

Well done. 

The fact that the next line in the source song is Didn't need no welfare state makes it fit even more.

[Internet Apex]

Via obstructedview.net - this man is so retarded he could write a column for the Trib. I don't even know what to quote because the whole thing is so goddamned stupid.

The Cubs don’t always need to chase the biggest name. Instead, let’s do what the Red Sox did. They gave a local guy a shot. Epstein was personally invested in the team and delivered. It worked because he was one of them. Same as Nolan Ryan in Texas.

And you don’t always need a homegrown guy. It’s the essence of a man that matters, not the address. Look at the Pittsburgh Steelers. When Bill Cower left, everyone was calling for a big name. Instead they hired a hungry, young coach and supported him with appropriate resources and time. Look at Mike Tomlin now, and you think one thing: Steelers.

Of course my buddies think I’m nuts (and a few other things I can’t print). They say, “I don’t care how we do it, I just want to finally win.”

But if I’ve waited this long, invested this much, I want more.

So if you want to root for Theo Epstein to make it to the Hall of Fame, go for it. As for me, I’m rooting to get my team back. The one that has players who play their butts off, and fans who appreciate them for it. So that when the Cubs do eventually win — and I know they will one of these years — the championship will honor all the Cubs fans who have rooted for them throughout the last 100 years, not a GM from Boston.

I think it's time to stop giving local guys access to write articles in the local papers. I look forward to the day when our entire baseball culture is transformed into something successful and all these "must retain the kubbee culture" assholes shut their mouths. I think the new regime, starting today, can get us there.

Yeah, the local guys do such a great job running things we should make them president of everthing. Oh, wait.

[Brownie]

Hey, maybe Theo Epstein can make things right with Gary and have a multi-pouch fanny pack night at Wrigley Field!

[J. Walter Weatherman]

Hey, maybe Theo Epstein can make things right with Gary and have a multi-pouch fanny pack night at Wrigley Field!

Can you even imagine how many Bacci slices Huey could cram into one of those?