Cubbies Crib: Morning Marquee 11/09

Now that Rick Renteria is in place as manager the Chicago Cubs will focus on rounding out their staff, starting with a hitting coach. The candidates for the job are unknown but Cubs president Theo Epstein will likely look for the same qualities he did for a manager. Renteria has conducted several interviews with Chicago and national media from his home in San Diego and is brimming with confidence about the Cubs’ young talent. He also has stated he already has reached out to players, including Anthony Rizzo and Starlin Castro. The Wrigley Field renovations plans are being tweaked and the disputes may finally be coming to an end.

Chicago Tribune: New Cubs manager upbeat, brimming with confidence

Chicago Sun-Times: Positive-thinking Rick Renteria unfazed by Cubs’ youth movement

Daily Herald: We have a manager, but what about the radio booth?

CSN Chicago: End in sight for Cubs with Wrigley renovation dispute

Cubs.com: Cubs seeking ‘quality’ pitching on open market

Cubs Den: The Mariners could make an interesting trading partner for the Cubs

ESPN Chicago: Epstein admits to mistakes in rebuilding

NBC Sports: Submariner Shunsuke Watanabe wants to pitch in the U.S.

The Tampa Tribune: Buckhorn: Downtown Tampa stadium for Rays in reach

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