What if Joe Maddon wants to fire the entire Chicago Cubs’ coaching staff?

Since Joe Maddon was hired by the Chicago Cubs almost a week ago, the focus has shifted to free agency, and what changes, if any he may make to the coaching staff. Several member were just hired in John Mallee and Doug Dascenzo, and it seems unlikely to fire them before they even put on the uniform. But should that be the case?

Often times when a manager takes over a new team, they try to take their staff along with. In most cases, the coaches contracts coincide with the manager’s. But in Maddon’s case due to the opt-out clause, all of his group is still under contract in Tampa Bay. If Dave Martinez is passed over for the Rays job, he could possibly come to Chicago, but he’s the only one.

Theo Epstein made the decision to let Rick Renteria go after only one season because they felt Maddon was just too good of an opportunity to pass up. So with that, you’re going to go through all that “drama”, and then tell Maddon “This is what you get, good luck.” That shouldn’t be the case.And while I’m sure each coach can bring something to the table, I don’t feel Maddon should feel obligated to keep anyone, even Chris Bosio (Although his reputation with the Cubs should help secure a spot).

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If you’re going to bring in a manager  of Maddon’s experience and success, you have to let him put the people in place that he’s comfortable with. That doesn’t mean it won’t be the men currently on staff, but there should be no stipulations that anyone need to keep their job. He needs people he can trust, who he believes are of the same mindset as he is.

The Cubs, nor have Maddon made any statement that anyone was guaranteed to stay, or that he’s making any changes. The collective belief is he will keep most, if not all of the staff to help with continuity. In my mind I think that’s the right direction, but I would not be opposed to any changes he should decide to make. If we all believe in this man as the Cubs “savior”, we shouldn’t be upset if he decides to release all the staff from their responsibilities. Most didn’t publicly like the Renteria firing, but understood it was for the greater good of the Cubs organization. This would fall under that same category.

With the Hot Stove season already underway, Maddon is more than likely having discussions with each coach to find where each stands in relation to his methods. The Cubs would ideally like to have the staff in place so free agents know who they’re coming to play for. The same way that Maddon may be able to influence a signing, Bosio or Mallee may be able to do the same.

Maddon needs to be allowed that right, so the Cubs can have all the right people in place so they can win the World Series next year. I’ll hop on board with it. It’s exciting to think about. Wait till next year in now I can’t wait till next year.