Mike Quade
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Gregory Mike Quade {born March 12, 1957 in Evanston, Illinois) is the current third base coach of the Chicago Cubs, and the former manager of the Iowa Cubs, the AAA baseball team for the Chicago Cubs.
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[edit] Playing career
Quade was named to the Sun Belt Conference 'All-time baseball team' as part of the Conference's 30th anniversary celebration in January 2006 [1].
Quade was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 22nd round, as the 560th overall choice, of the 1979 amateur entry draft [2].
[edit] Managerial career
Quade has not managed in the major leagues.
- Iowa Cubs (2003-2006)
- Vancouver Canadians (1999): Won AAA World Series
- Edmonton Trappers (1998)
- Huntsville Stars (1997): Qualified for playoffs
- Águilas Cibaeñas (1996-1997): Dominican Winter League champion
- West Michigan Whitecaps (1996): League champion
- Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons (1994-1995)
- Ottawa Lynx (1993): Qualified for playoffs; Manager of the Year
- Harrisburg Senators (1991-1992): Qualified for playoffs 1991 & 1992; Manager of the Year 1991
- Rockford Expos (1989-1990): Qualified for playoffs 1989
- Macon Pirates (1985-1986)
Quade won his 1,000th game as a minor league manager on April 18, 2004.
Quade also served as the first base coach of the Oakland Athletics between 2000 and 2002 [3] as well as on the Chicago Cubs bench staff during the 2003 playoff run.
[edit] Career advancement possibilities
During July of the 2006 season, Quade substituted for then Cubs third base coach Chris Speier. Speier was out for three games of third base/coaching duties because of a DUI.
In October 2006, Quade was named one of the five finalists for the 2007 Chicago Cubs managerial opening. AAA manager Quade, along with AA manager Pat Listach, were two Cubs minor league candidates interviewed for the job opening [4]/
[edit] Personal
Quade and his wife Tanya were married September 27, 1997. He is a 1975 graduate of Prospect High School in Mt. Prospect, Illinois. He attended the University of New Orleans (1976-1979) [5].
Prior to the 2007 season, Quade was promoted to third base coach of the MLB Cubs.
