Cleveland Indians Wives and Girlfriends (WAGS)

10/10/12
 

Drew Stubbs' girlfriend (?) Samantha Steele

 

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Is Drew Stubbs dating Samantha Steele, ESPN college basketball and football sideline reporter? Although we can’t be certain, the information out there suggests that yes, Drew Stubbs girlfriend is Samantha Steele.

Geography-wise, it adds up. Stubbs went to University of Texas and now hails from Texarkana. Steele, who also works for the Longhorn Network, moved to Austin after landing that role. And then there’s the rumor mill. The two were spotted hanging out together at this year’s ESPYs and again later in the year at a Cincinnati Bearcats football game. TerezOwens.com is reporting a fellow ESPN colleague confirmed Stubbs and Steele are indeed dating.

Stubbs’ career to this point has been somewhat disappointing, as I’m sure most Cincinnati fans will agree. He was can’t miss five tool prospect who so far has struggled at the plate, especially with strikeouts (he led the majors in 2011 and added another 166 this year while batting a dismal .213). On the other hand, Steele is an up and comer at ESPN, replacing Erin Andrews on Gameday after Andrews departed for Fox Sports. From a career standpoint, they are certainly headed in opposite directions.

If Stubbs and Steele are truly dating, it’s not surprise they are keeping it on the down low. ESPN (or The Mothership as Dan Patrick lovingly refers to it) strongly prefers that their on-air talent not date athletes. They do allow exceptions, as was the case with Michelle Beadle and Matthew Barnaby, but those are few in far between. So while it’s not out of the realm of possibility the alleged couple comes out publicly, it’s highly unlikely. But we’ll be sure to let you know.

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10/12/11
 

Terry Francona's wife Jacque Lang

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Seriously, he'll kick your ass.

The Story

  • UPDATE: 10-12-2011: According to a Boston Globe article, the Red Sox brass was apparently concerned that Terry Francona's painkiller addiction affected his job performance. Tito denies this (obviously) but it does make you wonder. Something else that the Globe outed was that Francona apparently spent the entire season living out of a hotel after separating from his wife of 30 years, Jacque Lang. Francona moved out of the couples' Brookline home and spent the season in a hotel but, again of course, he denies that these marital problems caused any problems with his managing. Given how the season ended, it's hard to believe that a separation of a 30 year marriage and a possible addiction to painkillers had nothing to do with the epic collapse of the Red Sox. We wish Tito nothing but the best but wonder if perhaps the split from the Red Sox isn't the best course of action for both parties.
  • Terry Francona married his wife Jacque Lang on January 9, 1982, in the first offseason following Tito's rookie year with the Montreal Expos. Terry and Jacque have four children together, son Nicholas, and daughters Alyssa, Leah, and Jamie. Baseball runs in the family blood, with Terry's father having been a former major leaguer. Terry Francona's son Nicholas played baseball through college and some Cape Cod League ball, while two daughters played softball for UNC. Until the Red Sox blundered by firing Tito, he and Jacque lived in Brookline, MA.

    While living in Brookline, Terry and Jacque were key members of the community in supporting various charities, most notably hosting a gala called "Believing in Brookline Kids," to help found the Brookline Community Mental Health Center Kids’ Fund.

    On a personal note: Terry Francona was arguably the best manager and almost inarguably the most important manager in Red Sox history. The guy could always handle the press, the fans, and for the most part, an eclectic and at times difficult cast of characters in the clubhouse. What ranks at the top of the list of awesome Terry Francona moments comes from an infamous picture floating the web of Tito standing shirtless and flexing at what is purportedly his daughter's engagement party, while the guy rumored to be his future son-in-law looks on in terror. There's just something about the stoic, stone faced, shirtless and gun flexing Francona that speaks volumes about the dude.

    Thank you for the two rings, Tito, and best of luck with your next team.
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07/12/11
 

Asdrubal Cabrera's wife Lismar Cabrera

 

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These are the pearls...

Thanks to reader Ashley for helping us find these pics... well done Ashley!!

The Story

  • Time Together: Not much exists about Asdrubal and Lismar. They were married in December, 2006, have at least one child and reside in Anzoategui, Venezuela in the offseason.
  • Fast Facts: Anyone ever seen Asdrubal's pearl necklace?
    Yeah, lots of people did, and rightfully asked why the hell he was wearing a pearl necklace. Turns out, they aren't pearls, rather a necklace made of beads by Lismar. He wears it regularly, calling it his good luck charm.
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