Cubs Get a New Captain

So after the regime of Dusty Baker came to a close in the Windy City, there was much speculation that the Cubbies would turn to Joe Girardi who was recently fired by the Florida Marlins, and who many believe will win the Manager of the Year award. However, the North Side occupants announced today that they will instead go with the well traveled Lou Pinnella. Lou won the world series while managing the Reds in 1990, and since then was the skipper for the Seattle Mariners, and the much maligned Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Over the last season, Lou was a full time commentator, but apparently has had the coaching itch, and decided to scratch it in Chicago. Hopefully the Cubs can garner some more talent for Sweet Lou to work with, otherwise there isn't much reason to expect an '07 post season birth regardless of who is at the helm.