Mike Quade replacement to be sought immediately
Mike Quade has been let go by the the Chicago Cubs.
ESPN reports that Quade was fired on Wednesday and that the search for his replacement has begun. Quade had one year and $1 million remaining on a two-year deal he signed last November.
“When I joined the Cubs last week, I knew that Mike had a reputation as an outstanding baseball guy, as a tireless worker, and as a first-rate human being,” president of baseball operations Theo Epstein said in a release. “After spending some time with him this past week, it became apparent to me that Mike’s reputation is well deserved. His passion, knowledge of the game, commitment, and integrity stood out immediately. While Mike is clearly an asset to any organization and any major league staff, Jed and I believe that the Cubs would benefit long term from bringing in a manager for 2012 who can come in with a clean slate and offer new direction.”
“The managerial search process begins immediately,” Epstein said. “We are looking for someone with whom and around whom we can build a foundation for sustained success. The next manager must have leadership and communication skills; he must place an emphasis on preparation and accountability; he must establish high standards and a winning culture; he must have integrity and an open mind; and he must have managerial or coaching experience at the major league level.”
The Cubs finished 71-91 for the season.
Read more about Mike Quade here.
