Mike Quade out as Cubs manager

[illinibearscards]

Evidently, Francona is still in the mix and the Cubs might not have been thrilled with any of the guys they interviewed so far as they had a phone interview with Red Sox coach yesterday

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7242337/terry-francona-ruled-managing-2012-not-chicago-cubs

Francona out, his choice.

[Big Phil]

I think Sveum is going to be the guy either here or Boston for sure

Sveum getting a 2nd interview

so are Mackanin, Alomar and hell I forgot the 4th

[ErvinSmallFanClub]

I think Sveum is going to be the guy either here or Boston for sure

Sveum getting a 2nd interview

so are Mackanin, Alomar and hell I forgot the 4th

Maddux

[Big Phil]

Thanks 

although it appears Sveum is still the odds on favorite

[ErvinSmallFanClub]

Thanks 

although it appears Sveum is still the odds on favorite

True - especially if this report is accurate.

Cubs Offer Managerial Position to Dale Sveum

According to multiple reports, Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer have extended an offer to Dale Sveum to become the 52nd manager of the Chicago Cubs.

Dale Sveum has not accepted the job ... and the Cubs have not commented on whether Dale Sveum has been offered the job or not.

http://chicagocubsonline.com/archives/2011/11/cubsnews111611_1.php