Theo Epstein
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2017 MLB Season Preview
The reader's enjoyment of a blog post is negatively correlated with the length of the introduction. This is our season preview. AL West Predicted Standings Houston Astros Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle Texas…
Cubs Knocking on the Door
The Cubs are one win away from their first World Series since 1945. The palpable tension of 1984, '89, '98, '03, '07 & '08 has yet to take effect on the current iteration of the Chicago Cubs National League Ballclub.…
Chicago Cubs and The Gleyber Allstars
The Chicago Cubs had a banner day retooling their farm system. In a few years, when the Cubs are looking good and have a surplus of power arms in the organization, we can look back on July 2, 2013. The international…
Random Thoughts, Early November
Theo Epstein and Ben Cherington discussed potential new managers for the Red Sox before Theo left for Chicago. So, they're working off similar lists of candidates. For sure, I'm biased, but why in the world would…
Curse of Theo Epstein?
Maybe the Red Sox are asking for "something real" because they are afraid of selling another team asset and falling into an 86-year title-less abyss. Larry Lucchino, who is in charge of the negotiations, and was spoken…
The Cubs Opportunity
In the aftermath of Jim Hendry's dismissal, it's clear the Cubs are looking for a big name that is respected, from a winning background, and able to instill what he has learned into Cubs culture. Quite a few candidates…
Hot Stove Notes: Benoit, Nishioka, Red Sox
As we showed during last week's unveiling of our Top 100 Free Agents post, we thought very highly of the Tigers' new relief pitcher extraordinaire Joaquin Benoit. $16.5 M buys a lot in Detroit We listed him at #12,…
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