Steve Stone Resigns
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STEVE STONE'S LETTER OF RESIGNATION
Dear Cubs fans:
Since I put on a Cubs uniform in 1974, I've seen lots of Cubs history. There has been heartache and joy, agony and ecstasy, not to mention 21 managers and 10 general managers.
Through all of these years and more than a few broadcast partners, I have always felt a strong connection to the greatest and most loyal fans in baseball, Cubs fans.
My love for the city of Chicago and the people who came to the beautiful Wrigley Field has been a constant. Over 3 million of you Cubs fans came to the ballpark in 2004 and the TV ratings showed you watched the Cubs broadcasts in staggering numbers.
Unfortunately, the 2004 season did not end as we had hoped. It was devastating for all of us who invested our hearts, our time and in many cases our lives, in the hopes and dreams of the Cubs winning a world championship.
I am sure you have read many things about this past season and my involvement in one or two controversies. However, you have never read my story or my perspective of the events that have brought us to this point in time.
As has always been my personal policy, it is not my intention to divulge the content of private conversations I've had with others. Likewise, I do not want to be forced into sharing my side of the story.
I came into Chicago on the high road and had my credibility and integrity. Thirty years later, I choose to leave the same way.
The phrase I used that angered certain people was, ''I regret nothing.'' Well, folks, I was wrong about that and I want to set the record straight. I regret I won't be calling another Cubs game on WGN-TV for the greatest fans in baseball ... the fans of the Chicago Cubs.
It's been a great ride. I will never forget you. Most importantly, I thank all of you for every minute of happiness you, the fans, have given me.
Best regards,
Steve Stone
Dear Cubs fans:
Since I put on a Cubs uniform in 1974, I've seen lots of Cubs history. There has been heartache and joy, agony and ecstasy, not to mention 21 managers and 10 general managers.
Through all of these years and more than a few broadcast partners, I have always felt a strong connection to the greatest and most loyal fans in baseball, Cubs fans.
My love for the city of Chicago and the people who came to the beautiful Wrigley Field has been a constant. Over 3 million of you Cubs fans came to the ballpark in 2004 and the TV ratings showed you watched the Cubs broadcasts in staggering numbers.
Unfortunately, the 2004 season did not end as we had hoped. It was devastating for all of us who invested our hearts, our time and in many cases our lives, in the hopes and dreams of the Cubs winning a world championship.
I am sure you have read many things about this past season and my involvement in one or two controversies. However, you have never read my story or my perspective of the events that have brought us to this point in time.
As has always been my personal policy, it is not my intention to divulge the content of private conversations I've had with others. Likewise, I do not want to be forced into sharing my side of the story.
I came into Chicago on the high road and had my credibility and integrity. Thirty years later, I choose to leave the same way.
The phrase I used that angered certain people was, ''I regret nothing.'' Well, folks, I was wrong about that and I want to set the record straight. I regret I won't be calling another Cubs game on WGN-TV for the greatest fans in baseball ... the fans of the Chicago Cubs.
It's been a great ride. I will never forget you. Most importantly, I thank all of you for every minute of happiness you, the fans, have given me.
Best regards,
Steve Stone
As a die-hard Cubs fan, I'll say this. I'd rather keep Steve Stone and ditch this current group of whiny bitches and malcontents. They had the the most talent in the NL this year, and all they did was piss it away. Broadcasts won't be the same. guess I'll have to keep listening to the radio broadcast with Ron and Pat. Truly sad. I am ashamed of this past year's Cubs team. Anyone else who follows the team closely knows what I mean.
I agree with Slick.
As a Cubs fan I will miss Stone. He always told it like he saw it and was right. The current Cubs team has too many sensitive people on it. If you play bad, you will get called out. If I annouced the games I would have been fired along time ago especially with that crappy bullpen and Dusty's in game strategy.
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As a Cubs fan I will miss Stone. He always told it like he saw it and was right. The current Cubs team has too many sensitive people on it. If you play bad, you will get called out. If I annouced the games I would have been fired along time ago especially with that crappy bullpen and Dusty's in game strategy.
:cursin:
Agree, The Cubs are my team and I truly enjoyed his commentary on WGN broadcasts. He was screwed by the Cubs who seem to point the finger at him for their choke at the end of the season.
I will be suprised if he isn't employed by the time spring training starts. I heard rumors of a GM position for the Washington DC team on the Cubs message boards today. I would hope he would stay in the booth where he has proven himself. Whatever he decides I wish him the best
I will be suprised if he isn't employed by the time spring training starts. I heard rumors of a GM position for the Washington DC team on the Cubs message boards today. I would hope he would stay in the booth where he has proven himself. Whatever he decides I wish him the best
