Add Mark Shapiro's name to the list

Jayson Stark has heard from an executive that Indians President and former GM Mark Shapiro may have interest in the Cubs general manager job.

We’ve heard lots of famous names connected with the Cubs’ general manager gig. Well, here’s one fascinating name we haven’t heard: Indians president (and longtime GM) Mark Shapiro.

According to people in the game who are close to Shapiro, he would be “intrigued” by the Cubs’ job, and has always looked at the Cubs as a special franchise. Those people describe Shapiro as being happy where he is and not looking to leave Cleveland. But the Cubs’ job represents such a unique set of compelling circumstances, they believe that if Shapiro were approached, he “probably would listen.”

I’d be very happy with Shapiro if they can’t land one of their top choices. He’s a very smart guy and introduced sabermetrics to the Indians organization. Maybe he can do the same to the Cubs.

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Mercurial Outfielder

September 13, 2011 at 9:55 pm

[quote name=GBTS]Yeah, MLB’s excuse was that every team was wearing their team cap with an American flag on it (only $36.99 at mlb.com!!!), so that ensured unanimity in their remembrance. You know, because the Mariners and their fans were affected an equal amount on 9/11 as the Mets. Especially their respective fire departments.[/quote]
Exactly. Selig is a fucking pathetic little man who likes to choose the most public ways in which to exert his power.

Games too slow? Sorry, can’t do much.

Umpires incompetent and confrontational? We’ll have to address that later.

Team wishes to wear same hats MLB allowed them to wear 10 years ago to honor the public servants of their city who gave their lives for that city? THIS IS A FUCKING OUTRAGE! WE MUST ACT NOW SO AS TO NOT SET A PRECEDENT. ALSO IN CASE YOU WERE UNAWARE THE ALL STAR GAME COUNTS NOW.

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