On the other hand, it’s Tito and that word alone represents the consummate Baseball Guy.
One year on the sidelines was more than enough to spread the proverbial rash.
And now he’s itching/scratching (?)
it in Cincinnati - quite literally the home to professional baseball.
In that role, Tito made his press conference debut today and had some awesome Tito moments.
But first a note on Cincinnati being home to professional baseball.
Cincinatti was the first team to pay more-talented players to join their team in the 1870’s.
This is before there was formally organized professional baseball.
At the time you just had clubs across the country competing in various associations and leagues.
The Cincinnati Reds created an advantage by selling beer and then paying players.
A few years into the model, the Reds went an astounding 56-0 (or something like that).
There were 8 teams in the original 1876 charter with Cincinnati leading the way.
The Reds are literally home to the professional game.
But alas they did and he was introduced today.
Here’s Tito:
“I’m not smart, but I’m notthatdumb.”
You better believe that old sailor’s still got it.
That’s 10+ offseasons of the Dolan family stiffing you in free agency.
And personally, that’s probably the scariest thing about having this man in the Cubs' division now.
He truly does not care about resources provided they’re MLB caliber players.
After that, you’re able to pretty much pencil in 90+ wins.
I’ve reached out to every single player (and I believe) every staff member.
I think he had the job for less than 48 hours by the time of this press conference.
Even if it’s a near guarantee my Cubs are in big trouble.
Even so: Welcome back Tito.
