Cubs’ GM Jim Hendry has been a busy man lately. He has spent the past few days in Arizona and California interviewing candidates to be the next Cubs' manager. Among the latest candidates are Cub broadcaster Bob Brenly and San Diego Padres manager Bruce Bochy.
Brenly is a known quantity. Being in the broadcast booth for the past two seasons has allowed him to get to know Cub management and players. He managed the Arizona Diamondbacks to a World Series title in 2001 and has been in a GM role. He knows the game well and seems to have a carefree attitude, which might be helpful when dealing with so many of the young Cub players. When he took over the Diamondbacks, he had only two rules for the players: Be on time and play hard.
Bochy is an interesting addition to the candidate pool. Hendry wanted to interview Bochy four years ago before he eventually hired Dusty Baker, but San Diego did not permit Bochy to interview. Now four years later and several division titles later, Bochy is being considered again.
At this point, I think Joe Girardi is still the Cubs’ top candidate. Lou Piniella is a popular fans’ choice, but I just don’t see him wearing a Cub uniform next season.
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