Steve Stone, Future Cubs GM?

The Chicago Tribune went out and did themselves a little journalism today (they do so everyday, actually), and came back with an interesting scoop: if a certain ownership company wins the Cubs, Steve Stone would be made general manager.

And no, it's not Mark Cuban:

Stone and Cubs Hall of Fame outfielder Billy Williams are aligned with the Weisbach group, one of at least four known to be interested in buying the team. Weisbach, the founder of Ha-Lo Industries and a close friend of Stone's, is working with wealthy cable magnate Jim Anixter and others trying to raise money for the bid. Rich Melman, from the Lettuce Entertain You restaurant group, is a possible partner.

Stone, a former major league pitcher, longtime Cubs television analyst and current baseball analyst for WSCR-AM 670, would become the general manager if the Weisbach group were to land the team, the Tribune has learned.

Stone over the years has made no secret of his interest in running a ballclub and has made no broadcast commitments for next season.

I do know this: Steve Stone is a very good professional baseball analyst, perhaps the best in the country. I do not know this: That being a good on-air analyst makes one a good general manager. But knowing Stone's reputation, there are much, much worse options. Worth a shot, right?

UPDATE: On WSCR 670 in Chicago, Stone is denying any interest or involvement in any ownership group of position with the Cubs. So maybe the Trib didn't do journalism?