I know it’s hard to believe. A corporate suit telling an out and out lie? To someone’s face? Sorry dear reader. It is true. From the Trib:
Cubs Chairman Crane Kenney met with Cincinnati manager Dusty Baker in the visiting clubhouse before Wednesday’s game.
In their meeting, Kenney denied telling an audience at last January’s Cubs Convention [...]

…Apparently Dusty would like to again manage Kerry Wood.
“We have a closer already in [Francisco] Cordero, who we have under contract for a few more years,” Baker said Monday. “But somebody can use Kerry Wood. I am going to call him. I like Kerry Wood as a person, not just as a ballplayer, but as [...]

It’s not just me. Dunn and Dunner reports the following, after Dusty Baker chose to bat Jay Bruce leadoff.
“Boy, Jerry was doing a hell of a job,” Baker said. “I’m going to have to get Corey (Patterson) in there sometime because he’s starting to swing the bat good again. Made some adjustments. We’ll see.”
Bruce went [...]

Haven’t really talked much about the interesting dynamic in Cincy. With Walt Jocketty assuming the role of GM, I wonder: Does he even like having Dusty as a manager? Having been in STL when Dusty was here in Chicago, you’d think Jocketty knows that Dusty isn’t a big fan of the young dudes and that [...]

Dusty is already getting grief in Cincy. First there was the Edwin Encarnacion missed bunts then 3-run homer to win the game. Now over at Bugs and Cranks we read about this:
I am confused at Dusty Baker’s decision to let him hit in the 7th and, because they lost, I don’t feel as happy as [...]

Here’s what they are writing about Dusty’s glorious return to the bench:
Bugs & Cranks:
As a public service to the fine residents of Cincinnati, here’s a few quick suggestions on how to prepare for Dusty Baker.

Buy stock in toothpicks.
Trade Adam Dunn…y’know since “walks clog the bases”
Trade Homer Bailey. Get some value for him before he starts [...]