While White Sox manager is embroiled in a sniping war with former Sox reliever Bobby Jenks, it looks like Mike Quade is cementing himself as the Great Communicator in the Cubs organization.
Mike Quade already had the attention of his Chicago Cubs players during his first spring training as a big league manager, between his hands-on approach during drills, added attention to fundamentals, and an infectious energy he brings to work.
But not even the most alert player saw this coming Friday: lineups posted for the first three exhibition games, two days in advance of the spring opener, complete with each starter’s backup for the day listed in parentheses.
I’m not sure if it’s an issue of communication or just plain being organized. Compared to the former Cubs czar, the players think he’s quite on top of things.
Yet, communication, efficiency and even being a ‘players manager’ may not translate to wins. We won’t know that come April. It’s a good start, though.