This is my first post so please be kind.

When you think about it, Tom Ricketts has a much larger responsibility than just being the new owner of the Chicago Cubs.  The future mentality of the Cubs rest in his hands. His initial actions will tell the story for the next 100 years.

Does he stick with Lou, the current coaching staff and the team divas for another year or does he oust them all and bring in fresh optimism? By ousting, I mean show them the door by all or any means possible. Just get rid of the cancer. Maybe, he will opt to sit back and absorb everything for the next year making no hasty or emotional decisions.

If he fires the coaching staff, but keeps the divas, who does be bring in to replace Lou? Would it be BB or Ryno? Are they both "too tough" for today's highly paid players? That seems to be BB downfall. I see Ryno as the same type of manager. A new sheriff is in town. Would the players respect Ryno more because he is an ex-Cub and Hall of Famer? When Lou was hired to manage the team, I believed we were getting the "in you face" Lou. Lou has cowered in fear this season. Why? Has he just mellowed? Was it a losing battle with the large egos? My hope this that Ryno will grow to be the new Tony LaRussa in a few years opting not to follow Lou. 

These are things Ricketts will have to weigh in his decision making.

Personally, I'm hoping for a fresh mentality in 2010. I believe the coaching staff is our biggest problem and they need to be shown the door. I prefer "small ball" and I believe Ryno would bring that to the team.