Video: Lou Piniella Has A Problem With Steve Stone

White Sox announcer Steve Stone ripped Lou Piniella for not playing outfielder Tyler Colvin more.

That set off Lou Piniella, and he had another meltdown. Check it out below!


"We've got a lot of people people here that haven't managed and won any games in the big leagues that know everything," Piniella said before Friday's game against the White Sox. "I think they should try to put the uniform on and try this job, and see how they like it when they get criticized unjustly. That's all I've got to say about that issue."

But Lou didn't stop there.
"And another thing I'm going to say — I won over 1,800 games as a manager, and I'm not a damn dummy,That, I can tell you. OK? There are only 13 others that have won more games than me, so I guess I think I know what the hell I'm doing. All right?"

He then put a face on his critics, saying that Steve Stone has "enough problems doing what he does with the White Sox."

"What job has he had in baseball besides talking on television or radio?" Piniella asked. "What has he done? Why isn't he a farm director and bring some kids around? Why isn't he a general manager? Why hasn't he ever put the uniform on and been a pitching coach? Why hasn't he been a field manager? There's 30 teams out there that could use a guy's expertise like that, you know? I'm tired of some of these guys, I really am."

I have gotta say that Lou is right on this issue. I remember when Steve Stone was the Cubs analyst, alongside Chip Caray (And Harry Caray before that.) It is very convenient to say "A team needs to do this" from afar. If Stoney ever does put on a uniform, I think that would give a whole different perspective on the talking heads on Television.

Lou is right on in ripping Stone, but the Cubs have dropped the first two of a nine game stand, all against American League Teams. This is a make or break series for them.

What's the big deal? I think that Kosuke Fukudome and Xavier Nady will be gone next season anyway, and Tyler Colvin will be the Cubs starting Right Fielder in 2011.

Kevin Gregg Wins Cubs Closing Duties

Cubs Manager Lou Piniella has named his new closer.

It's Kevin Gregg, who the Cubs acquired from Florida in December.

Carlos Marmol, who was also vying for the closer's job, will remain in his role of set-up man.

Gregg posted a 0.00 ERA through spring, while Marmol 1-1 with a 4.50 ERA along with five hit batters. Marmol also blew a save in the World Baseball Classic against The Netherlands.

Congratulations to Gregg on winning the Cubs closing duties.

Chicago Cubs Will Officially Play First Series At New Yankee Stadium

Before the New York Yankees play the Cleveland Indians in the 2009 MLB Season Opener, they will play an exhibition series in the New Yankee Stadium.

The Cubs will play the Yankees on Friday night April 3 and again the following afternoon.

The ballpark is scheduled for substantial completion by Feb. 17.

The Chicago Cubs are managed by Lou Pinella, who won two World Series Championships with the New York Yankees.

The Yankees open the season April 16th against the Cleveland Indians.

Lou Piniella,Joe Maddon: MLB Managers Of The Year

Lou Pinella once managed in Tampa Bay.

Joe Maddon now does manage in Tampa Bay.

The current Cubs and Rays skippers were honored for their team's performance during the regular season.

Lou Piniella was honored as the National League Manager of the year.

Piniella managed the Chicago Cubs to the National League's best record, a 97 win season, in 2008. The Cubs were the National League's best team in the regular season, even if they did Nothing right in the postseason.

Joe Maddon was honored as the American League's Manager of the Year.

Joe Maddon helped reverse the culture of losing in Tampa Bay, as Maddon led Tampa to a 100 win season in the American League East, tough to do considering that is the same division that the Yankees and Red Sox both play in. Maddon also helped lead Tampa Bay to the 2008 World Series.

Congratulations to these managers on their acheivement.