Joe Maddon's TV appearance curbed by scheduling conflict

Manager Joe Maddon won his first World Series last November, but one goal remains elusive.That would be appearing on an episode of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," as a series of scheduling conflicts prevented Maddon from taping an episode. "I couldn’t...

Joe Maddon's TV appearance curbed by scheduling conflict

Manager Joe Maddon won his first World Series last November, but one goal remains elusive.

That would be appearing on an episode of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," as a series of scheduling conflicts prevented Maddon from taping an episode.

"I couldn’t make it," said Maddon, who was asked to appear on Feb. 21 - the same day Maddon and the other Cactus League managers had a media event in Phoenix. "I don’t know how we’re going to figure this out."

The two sides originally had agreed on a date, only to see the date changed.

"Maybe (I'll be) a picture in the wall or a phone call," Maddon quipped.

Maddon said he asks Jeff Garlin, a producer/comedian who is a big Cubs fan and "Curb Your Enthusiasm" co-star, to bring star Larry David to a game. 

"It will happen," Maddon said of his appearance on the show.

Caption Cubs manager Joe Maddon on World Series Game 7 and spring training

Cubs manager Joe Maddon on World Series Game 7 and spring training.

Cubs manager Joe Maddon on World Series Game 7 and spring training.

Caption Cubs manager Joe Maddon on World Series Game 7 and spring training

Cubs manager Joe Maddon on World Series Game 7 and spring training.

Cubs manager Joe Maddon on World Series Game 7 and spring training.

Caption Jason Heyward on level of comfort with new swing, support from Cubs

Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward discusses his comfort level with his new swing and the support from the organization on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward discusses his comfort level with his new swing and the support from the organization on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)

Caption Mike Montgomery on his expected role with Cubs, first exhibition start

Cubs pitcher Mike Montgomery discusses his upcoming role with the team this season and reacts to his first exhibition outing in which he threw one scoreless inning on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs pitcher Mike Montgomery discusses his upcoming role with the team this season and reacts to his first exhibition outing in which he threw one scoreless inning on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)

Caption Manager Joe Maddon on the Cubs' first games, at-bats and lineups

Manager Joe Maddon talks about the Cubs' first games, at-bats and lineups. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)

Manager Joe Maddon talks about the Cubs' first games, at-bats and lineups. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)

Caption Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer on Pedro Strop's contract extension

Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer discusses the contract extension of reliever Pedro Strop on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer discusses the contract extension of reliever Pedro Strop on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)

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