Re: New GM/Cubs Future News Articles

[UMFan83]

Jim Bowden apparently wrote an insider article about how Theo should beware of the GM spot in Chicago, because it's nothing like Boston.

 

I haven't read it and won't link to it, but if Jim Bowden thinks it's a bad idea, I'm driving the Epstein bandwagon.

 

How the hell is an article by Jim Bowden given insider status? Have they stashed it behind the paywall as a favor to their readers?

[XZero771679666304]

I just think John Henry is probably smart enough to make the right decision and ignore the inane rabble of the masses.

 

Most of the Boston roster is set, so there's not much Theo could do to fix anything. Theo apparently wants more authority, which would mean stepping on Lucchino's toes. There is a ready made replacement in Cherington waiting in the wings to replace Epstein, who by account has been stressed out in Boston and whose contract is up after 2012 anyway.

 

Why exactly would shuffling the deck to retain Theo be so smart?

[Guest]

Cold Stone shits all over Baskin Robbins

[BCVM22]

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-redsox-epstein

 

AP says it's likely to be done within the next 48 hours.

 

I like these reports more than the ones that say it's still not a lock.

[Elwood]

My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with the girl who saw Epstein pass out at 31 Flavors last night. I guess it's pretty serious.

 

http://www.showbizsandbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/ferris-bueller.jpg

[Hollandsworths mug]

Some of Epstein's farm gems:

 

Lester, Pedroia, Papelbon, Youkilis, Bard and Jacoby Ellsbury.

 

That's solid.

[Soul]

Some of Epstein's farm gems:

 

Lester, Pedroia, Papelbon, Youkilis, Bard and Jacoby Ellsbury.

 

That's solid.

 

No Yankees to overcome.

 

He'll win here.

 

Plus, as I understand it, we aren't as insane as Boston fans. That's probably not true. But if it helps, heck yes! We're less bi-polar than Boston, come here.

[Hollandsworths mug]

Rogers trying to douse our fire. Screw you, Phil.

 

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/ct-spt-1012-rogers-gm-cubs-chicago--20111012,0,5669231.column

 

While the Cubs are closing in on a deal to make Epstein their general manager, talks between the Cubs and Red Sox still could collapse over the question of compensation. There has been fear within the Cubs' organization that Chairman Tom Ricketts will be asked to part with major pieces, possibly including All-Star shortstop Starlin Castro or Andrew Cashner, who on Tuesday hit 100 mph with his fastball in an Arizona Fall League game.

[Hairyducked Idiot]

No Yankees to overcome.

 

That's the ultimate trump card. The last two years when Boston missed the playoffs, they still won more games than 2 of the last 3 Cubs division winners

[Outshined_One]

Some of Epstein's farm gems:

 

Lester, Pedroia, Papelbon, Youkilis, Bard and Jacoby Ellsbury.

 

That's solid.

 

They've done an outstanding job of drafting players since Epstein took over. They're willing to spend, plus they do a really nice job of finding diamond in the rough types.

[Hollandsworths mug]

Phil Rogers: With Red Sox owner John Henry neglecting to tell Epstein what he wants to hear, he may be open to a move to Chicago. But this is a complicated situation with a variety of endings still in play.

 

[Hollandsworths mug]

Some of Epstein's farm gems:

 

Lester, Pedroia, Papelbon, Youkilis, Bard and Jacoby Ellsbury.

 

That's solid.

 

They've done an outstanding job of drafting players since Epstein took over. They're willing to spend, plus they do a really nice job of finding diamond in the rough types.

 

Yep. Which is exactly how Ricketts want to build this team.

[KingCubsFan]

Rogers trying to douse our fire. Screw you, Phil.

 

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/ct-spt-1012-rogers-gm-cubs-chicago--20111012,0,5669231.column

 

While the Cubs are closing in on a deal to make Epstein their general manager, talks between the Cubs and Red Sox still could collapse over the question of compensation. There has been fear within the Cubs' organization that Chairman Tom Ricketts will be asked to part with major pieces, possibly including All-Star shortstop Starlin Castro or Andrew Cashner, who on Tuesday hit 100 mph with his fastball in an Arizona Fall League game.

I have to think Henry would lose a lot of integrity in baseball circles by asking for something like that.

[MADD_DOG_31]

SI_JonHeyman Jon Heyman

compensation from cubs to red sox may only be cash. there may be another hurdle, but deal still has decent shot. #epstein

[Outshined_One]

Imagine if this all fell apart because of compensation.

 

We've heard of teams battling through chemistry problems because of disgruntled players. What the heck happens when you have a disgruntled general manager?

[sneakypower]

something else about Pedroia, he was absolutely godawful the first 50+ games to his career and despite the fans' protestations they kept him in there

[Hollandsworths mug]

Mutiple outlets saying if Ricketts snags Theo and Sanberg, it will be arguably the biggest PR coup in sports history. Edited October 12, 2011 by Hollandsworth's mug

[Elwood]

Mutiple outlets saying if Ricketts snags Theo and Sanberg, it will be arguably the biggest PR coupe in sports history.

 

Multiple outlets, eh?

[Tyrant]

Mutiple outlets saying if Ricketts snags Theo and Sanberg, it will be arguably the biggest PR coupe in sports history.

 

Multiple outlets, eh?

 

Arguably.

[Guancous]

Mutiple outlets saying if Ricketts snags Theo and Sanberg, it will be arguably the biggest PR coupe in sports history.

 

LeBron and Bosh was just last year.

[Soul]

Imagine if this all fell apart because of compensation.

 

We've heard of teams battling through chemistry problems because of disgruntled players. What the heck happens when you have a disgruntled general manager?

 

I can't imagine compensation being a deciding factor.

 

This has got to be about Theo struggling with loyalty, emotion, his home/family, etc. It's a tough decision, no doubt.

 

We all consider Chicago to be home. Heck, if I had a job opportunity I'd move back down to Chicago so quick it would make my own head spin. But for someone who has lived and breathed Boston like that, it's got to be a little daunting. Just a few weeks ago, he was no doubt fully entrenched in trying to figure out any way possible to make the playoffs for one more run at the World Series. Now he's suddenly uprooting his entire family and life.

[Hollandsworths mug]

Mutiple outlets saying if Ricketts snags Theo and Sanberg, it will be arguably the biggest PR coupe in sports history.

 

Multiple outlets, eh?

 

Arguably.

 

Listening to sports radio and it was mentioned (outlets, etc.) And yes, you could easily argue it.

Edited October 12, 2011 by Hollandsworth's mug

[Vinestal]

Mutiple outlets saying if Ricketts snags Theo and Sanberg, it will be arguably the biggest PR coupe in sports history.

 

Multiple outlets, eh?

No not really just multiple outlets quoting the same stupid line about Theo wanting Sandberg for a minor league job. For some reason that equates to him wanting Sandberg for the major league one. Because it makes for nice publicity I guess. just because you want something to be true doesn't make it so.

[XZero771679666304]

If not being able to bring in his own guys would be an issue for Theo, how about his ex-guys? Would Josh Byrnes be amenable to another assistant GM position or a lateral move to VP of baseball operations for the Cubs? Would Theo want him?

[doschi]

Mutiple outlets saying if Ricketts snags Theo and Sanberg, it will be arguably the biggest PR coupe in sports history.

 

Like a '59 Caddie.

 

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/83/%2759_Cadillac_Coupe_de_Ville_%28Auto_classique_St._Lazare_%2710%29.jpg