So let me get this straight: If the Sox grant permission, then that means they want Theo to leave. (Corrolary: if they don't want him to leave, then they won't grant permission.) And if Theo feels they want him to leave, then he won't take the interview. So if the above facts are correct, please explain how Epstein could ever interview for, let alone become the next Cubs' GM. I think the part about him not wanting to be pushed out is in relationship to the Red Sox sacking the Cubs for players, meaning Theo wouldn't want to come here after we've been completely ransacked of talent. What the Red Sox don't know is how little talent we really have! ha! jokes ON THEM!