Boston Herald: Epstein on brink of joining Cubs
Two baseball sources have confirmed that Theo Epstein is on the cusp of leaving his job as general manager of the Red Sox [team stats] to accept a position with the Chicago Cubs that is believed to include powers greater than he has in Boston, with an announcement expected to be made "within the next 24 to 48 hours."
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A Boston radio station reported Wednesday that Theo Epstein's deal with the Cubs will be for more than $15 million for five years.
"Don't shed any tears. You think about this: Here I am, the grandson of a slave. And here the whole world was excited about whether I was going into the Hall of Fame or not. We've come a long ways." BUCK O'NEIL
by HotDogDude on Oct 12, 2011 8:48 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Related:
My sources on the street report that Ricketts will be asking Rahm for $215 million over the winter.
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Oct 12, 2011 10:47 AM CDT up reply actions
Deep Goat?
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Q: Why did Chuck Norris cross the road?
A: Ditka
Ditka's mustache can kill two stones with one bird
It is better to spend money like there's no tomorrow than to spend tonight like there's no money! - Irish toast.
Beat me by a few seconds... I'll delete mine.
Been thinking about this…
If Epstein is to leave Boston, said one source with knowledge of the negotiations, the Red Sox are going to want "something real." Whether that involves a player, money or a combination of the two remains unclear.
feet firmly nailed to the floor of the Tyler Colvin bandwagon...
by wrigleyrocker12 on Oct 11, 2011 5:54 PM CDT reply actions
I don't really know what the Red Sox need. Any ideas?
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Colvin for right field?
I wouldn’t give up Colvin though. And I doubt the compensation will be as good as him either.
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by wrigleyrocker12 on Oct 11, 2011 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah. I'd be fine with that.
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^This^...but it's unlikely that's even possible...
"So sad, This Cubbie Thing" Courtesy of E-Man, 6/25/2011
Ok, let him play good for someone else then...
Quade clearly wasn’t smart enough to play him. Maybe our new manager would be. I would enjoy wearing my Colvin Red Sox shirt, however.
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by wrigleyrocker12 on Oct 11, 2011 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Colvin is at best going to be a slightly above average outfielder
Epstein is definitely worth that, especially if Friedman and Cashman are content staying where they are.
If they want Colvin
That’s a good deal for us.
by Josh Timmers on Oct 11, 2011 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions
How about Colvin
and money?
Yeah, Colvin doesn’t seem like a Red Sox type of player.
by Josh Timmers on Oct 11, 2011 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Colvin/Zambrano and cash?
I dont see it but boy would i be happy
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Q: Why did Chuck Norris cross the road?
A: Ditka
Ditka's mustache can kill two stones with one bird
It is better to spend money like there's no tomorrow than to spend tonight like there's no money! - Irish toast.
I don't know...
…maybe the one smart thing Quade did was not play him, as he looked overmatched most of the time.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
Is Colvin a better option for them than Josh Reddick?
Not sure about that.
"I wouldn't give up Colvin"
ARE YOU INSANE?
Tyler freaking Colvin?
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by BasketballMoses on Oct 11, 2011 11:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I think Brett Jackson will wind up going to the Red Sox.
by jeffmills1972 on Oct 11, 2011 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions
That's absurd,
Epstein would be an idiot to make that deal. At most a Jeff Stevens-like player and a middling IF prospect i.e. Barney or Lake.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
Red Sox are said to want 'something real'
wonder who its going to cost us
Which reporter, Sue?
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thx
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Who do we absolutely not want to lose?
Cashner, Castro, or Jackson would not make me happy. anyone else we absolutely cant afford to lose?
Garza. Schzur.
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The folks on the red sox site
Think they are getting garza
Marilyn Monroe "yogi your a pretty cool guy"
Berra " Marilyn you ain't so hot yourself"!
Well then have the Red Sox
ship us Pedroia too
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
I read we're getting Adrian and Jacoby.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
some guy in a purple shirt told me so
I'm a happy panda.
by jesus christos on Oct 11, 2011 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions
We'll offer Soriano.
No deal? Fine, and cash. Still no, huh?
/sarcasm
"'Contrariwise,' continued Tweedledee, 'If it was so, it might be; and if it were so, it would be; as it isn't, it ain't. That's logic." - Lewis Caroll, Alice Through the Looking Glass
by chitownhawkeye on Oct 11, 2011 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions
From CSN
Cashner, Garza n Jackson were all discussed… or was that CTL??? Hmmm…
"So sad, This Cubbie Thing" Courtesy of E-Man, 6/25/2011
Lol, that's funny Red Sox...
Seriously, shouldn’t the Cubs have the upper-hand here? Why would the Red Soc want him back if he clearly doesn’t want to be there anymore?
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by wrigleyrocker12 on Oct 11, 2011 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions
**Red Sox.
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by wrigleyrocker12 on Oct 11, 2011 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Jesus, if ANY of those three were actually discussed instead of "brought up by the Redsox and then Ricketts slapped them across the face"
then I’m seriously worried about how dumb Ricketts actually is.
by Nunyabidness on Oct 11, 2011 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions
He says he was told negotiations had been
going on all last week and an announcement will be made in the next 24-48 hours.
He is on CTL for those interested...
Francona is supposed to come as well apparently. At least that’s how I understood it. It was phrased weird.
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by wrigleyrocker12 on Oct 11, 2011 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions
WHAT?!
Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
Yes.
I understand why Francona would come — it’s a promotion/big market. But Francona?
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Someone told me that Theo wants to leave because Henry made him fire Tito against his will...
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by wrigleyrocker12 on Oct 11, 2011 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Trying to find the link...
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by wrigleyrocker12 on Oct 11, 2011 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions
That doesn't mean Tito would want to come to Chicago.
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True...
But it means that Theo WANTS him to come with.
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by wrigleyrocker12 on Oct 11, 2011 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions
No.
It means Theo is mad that they fired Tito, not that Theo necessarily wants Tito to manage the Cubs.
Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
Well if that's why he wants to leave, isn't it assumed that he would believe Francona to be the best option available?
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by wrigleyrocker12 on Oct 11, 2011 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions
For the Red Sox.
Not necessarily for the Cubs.
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Ok, thanks.
I stopped watching, did they mention who Theo has in mind?
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by wrigleyrocker12 on Oct 11, 2011 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Lets hire him first.
Then worry about who he wants.
by AzCubfan24 on Oct 11, 2011 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Why would Theo tell
reporters anything like that? While it sounds encouraging that he may come here there is nothing definiite yet.
Buckley said he thinks Theo wants to
come here by himself and that Francona wants to take a year off.
Anything else, sue?
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Cool. Thanks!
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JUST IN CASE!
cst_cubs cst_cubs
Sources: Cubs have talked to other candidates in case Theo falls thru.
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by wrigleyrocker12 on Oct 11, 2011 6:08 PM CDT reply actions
omg! omg! omg!
a source is a source of course of course
by doofus cubs guy on Oct 11, 2011 6:11 PM CDT reply actions
ESPN
Just teased the same line a moment ago.
All we need next is Tebow and we’re gold! (j/k)
by Tat14 on Oct 11, 2011 6:13 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
I know I should be excited...
…but, somehow, all I can think about right now is “how are the Cubs going to screw THIS one up?”
As far as what they’d have to give up- I could live with giving up anybody but Castro.
Possibly the best thing that could happen to this organization in it's current state
Solid leadership up to is what we need, and myself and many others feel that he is the best candidate to provide that given his history. I’m definitely excited for this to go through! This also most likely eliminate Francona as Cubs manager. After being revealed that the two didn’t leave on the best of terms, I doubt they team up again in Chicago. Who knows though.
The allure of bringing the two longest-waiting fanbases their championships is too high.
He’s all but signed.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
How do you feel about the potential of getting him?
'Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up.'
I'm just saying,
the guy would be sainted in two storied organizations.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
I'm truly asking you..
not being facetious. Think he’s a great hire?
'Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up.'
I'm elated.
I’m just asking others opinion.
'Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up.'
If he can bring a world series for the Cubs he remains the common thread between the...
..Red Sox and the Cubs placing him in the pantheon of baseball’s immortals. There’s an allure for sure.
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
I'm happy with this
as long as it doesn’t cost us Cashner or Jackson (or anyone of that caliber.)
If we lose one of those guys, I’ll be mad.
How about Soto? Marmol?
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
Marmol in a heartbeat.
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For a guy that will be without a contract after next year?
We can give up less or wait.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
Marmol has two more years, IIRC.
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Yup.
Per Cots, $7 million next year, $9.8 million in 2013.
Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
I was referring to Theo.
I don’t believe the Red Sox have much leverage here. They can let him walk or get something in return.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
Surely you don't think Epstein's staying on the same contract.
They’re hoping to land a great GM. A great GM is more valuable than any player we have. If we can deal for him… do it.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
The point is...
…I think the Red Sox know that Theo is leaving one way or another. They can’t really demand a lot in return, therefore Marmol would be too much IMO.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
We might be very happy to shed that salary.
And the Red Sox might like the chance to shore up their pen. They’re one of very few teams who could afford a $7 million setup man.
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I suppose...
…but the Cubs are dumping a ton of money. Being a big market franchise allows you to overpay for some guys.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
We're overpaying for a guy who blew 10 saves
Including one in the final week that helped the Cardinals get into the playoffs.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
And who did it in epic fashion.
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As he always does.
He’s just not trust worthy.
'Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up.'
Soto is good.
Like really good. Like the 7th best catcher since he’s been starting regularly. I don’t know why he has this perception that he’s totally replaceable. Catchers are hard to replace.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Oct 11, 2011 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
The Cubs do have depth at that position.
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Theo...
retically.
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Just North of Wrigley Field
by jameslcrockett on Oct 11, 2011 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm not sold on Castillo
and I think Clevenger projects out to be a backup.
by Josh Timmers on Oct 11, 2011 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm more optimistic on Castillo.
He is fundamentally sound and an above average hitter. I love Soto but I believe that the team has better options in the minors.
Turco was good, but Crawford has a force field...
by Coz_Bulls_Fan on Oct 12, 2011 12:39 AM CDT up reply actions
I've just heard too many things about him
to make me comfortable. None of them are really bad on their own, but adding them up makes me question how good a major leaguer he’s going to be.
by Josh Timmers on Oct 12, 2011 2:23 AM CDT up reply actions
true, not exactly the best scouting report on him
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Q: Why did Chuck Norris cross the road?
A: Ditka
Ditka's mustache can kill two stones with one bird
It is better to spend money like there's no tomorrow than to spend tonight like there's no money! - Irish toast.
He was the most (maybe 2nd) patient hitter in the lineup, and pops 15+ homeruns a year as a catcher...
And this was a OFF year.
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by wrigleyrocker12 on Oct 11, 2011 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions
He's good.
But he’s going to get expensive and his value fluctuates year in and year out.
'Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up.'
Marmol would be fine
I’d even drive him to the airport.
Soto I wouldn’t be happy with, but maybe I could live with.
by Josh Timmers on Oct 11, 2011 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Careful with the airport-ride offers.
I don’t know what to think about Soto.
Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
I would want to keep Soto
I think he will bounce back and then we trade him for a pitcher. Do the Rays still need a catcher? Shields?
You bring up a good point, Josh
Although i’m of the opinion that a GM of Epstein’s caliber would be able to recoup a loss like that in an efficient manner. Your well aware of how he has handled the drafts in Boston. It has been impressive. Epstein’s handling of the draft may be one of the biggest reasons to be excited. He’s done well with his prospects and has spent his plentiful draft money well. Couple Epstein’s draft savvy with Rickett’s money and we should have a solid streamline of prospects in the organization for the next 10 years.
You'd be pissed if we lost Andrew Cashner
even though it’d bring in probably the premiere GM in the game.
You’re part of the problem.
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by BasketballMoses on Oct 11, 2011 11:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks
I never knew the Cubs lost so much because of me.
by Josh Timmers on Oct 12, 2011 2:26 AM CDT up reply actions
Well now you know...
And knowing is half the battle. Basketball Moses said so.
Be a smarter fan
For all of our sake
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by BasketballMoses on Oct 28, 2011 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions
i havent been this happy for the cubs since 2008
I'm a happy panda.
by jesus christos on Oct 11, 2011 6:24 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
Not a done deal just yet.
But, yeah.
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This is a big coup for Ricketts...
…if you ask me. I was on the brink of losing all faith in him, but this does a lot to bring me back on board.
Fingers crossed, of course.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
If his next move is firing Crane... I'll throw him a parade down Sheffield.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
either would be ok
Turco was good, but Crawford has a force field...
by Coz_Bulls_Fan on Oct 12, 2011 12:40 AM CDT up reply actions
Any Zambrano sightings
at a Boston coffee shop?
by AzCubfan24 on Oct 11, 2011 6:30 PM CDT reply actions 3 recs
too funny!
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Oct 12, 2011 9:37 AM CDT up reply actions
Maybe we can get Adrian and Jacoby while we're at it, too.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
I'd never stop smiling for the rest of 2011.
'Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up.'
Honestly, I thought the Sullivan-is-an-idiot reaction around here was over the top.
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He's just a hippie doofus, but he's alright to me.
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
His story was poorly written.
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Truthfully, I believe he wrote it as a funny, filler piece. I mean if you look at Theo...
…how many people do you know that look like him? I can name a few.
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
Particularly in Lincoln Park.
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by elgato on Oct 11, 2011 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Exactly
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
BLASPHEMY!!
YOU SHUT YOUR MOUTH
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Epstein as GM = Francona or Sandberg to manage?
That seems likely to me, considering Sandberg is a hot candidate for the BoSox job too.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
Who knows at this point?
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That's my thought.
I highly doubt Epstein keeps a guy like Quade and anyone from his staff. He’s gonna probably be president and GM, so I’m sure he is gonna bring in majority of “his guys”.
'Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up.'
Not going to be Francona
From all accounts, he wants a year off and he doesn’t want to take a rebuild project.
Sandberg is a distinct possibility.
by Josh Timmers on Oct 11, 2011 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions
I think Theo will be influenced to at least talk with Sandberg through the organization.
What Sandberg has accomplished in his years in the minors shouldn’t be ignored, and I think Theo is smart to realize that Sandberg can by the organization time.
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
The usual suspects
Torey Lovullo. Pete Mackanin, Sandy Alomar Jr. among the new guys. Maybe Trey Hillman among retreads.
by Josh Timmers on Oct 11, 2011 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm just guessing
I doubt that Epstein would want a strong willed manager like Bobby Valentine who would insist on doing things his way. That’s why I said Hillman.
by Josh Timmers on Oct 11, 2011 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Well... since Ryno is a hot candidate for the BoSox job
And Theo IS the BoSox. One could connect the dots here and figure Sandberg would have a great shot at the Cubs job.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
Unless Sandberg is favored by others in Boston and not Theo.
Who the hell knows?
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We won't get him.
A guy talking about taking a year off isn’t about to come to a (perhaps, minor) rebuild.
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Put it this way.
I’d take him over Quade.
'Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up.'
I'd take Paul Konerko
over Quade. And that’s with him managing only.
by Josh Timmers on Oct 11, 2011 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd take Pauly Shore over Quade.
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by elgato on Oct 11, 2011 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'd take Pauly Toyota over Quade. Let's be real here.
17'$ h4pp3n1n9!?!?!?
by lexmarklover on Oct 11, 2011 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions
and Betty Crocker ...
17'$ h4pp3n1n9!?!?!?
by lexmarklover on Oct 11, 2011 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions
How about Joey Isuzu?
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
tony the tiger >>> quade
I'm a happy panda.
by jesus christos on Oct 11, 2011 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions
empty roster spot >> quade
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Q: Why did Chuck Norris cross the road?
A: Ditka
Ditka's mustache can kill two stones with one bird
It is better to spend money like there's no tomorrow than to spend tonight like there's no money! - Irish toast.
If Theo wants Tito, maybe it makes sense to let Quade finish his contract?
Even with Theo at the helm, I think most people’s expectations for next season is that there’s no chance we catch up to the Cards or Brewers. Quade can be the fall guy for finishing 3rd or 4th next year, and Tito can take over when the team has a chance to compete again.
Or perhaps I’m crazy. :)
I'm not Quade fan
But to be honest, replacing him this off season is pretty far down my long term to-do list for getting the Cubs back to relevance compared to fixing the front office and improving the roster.
Quade's handling of the roster at the end of the season was all I had to see
to know I want him no where near a rebuilding job.
by Nunyabidness on Oct 11, 2011 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
i dont want him near a a tear down
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Q: Why did Chuck Norris cross the road?
A: Ditka
Ditka's mustache can kill two stones with one bird
It is better to spend money like there's no tomorrow than to spend tonight like there's no money! - Irish toast.
so no chance he hires Hendry as MGR
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Q: Why did Chuck Norris cross the road?
A: Ditka
Ditka's mustache can kill two stones with one bird
It is better to spend money like there's no tomorrow than to spend tonight like there's no money! - Irish toast.
talk about heads spinning with confusion
Chronologically inept since 2060
Q: Why did Chuck Norris cross the road?
A: Ditka
Ditka's mustache can kill two stones with one bird
It is better to spend money like there's no tomorrow than to spend tonight like there's no money! - Irish toast.
I'm sorry, but I want no part of a guy who was burned out enough to leave the game, even if he's won a couple of championships
We tried that with Lou. Yeah the fire is back initially, but it peters back out.
I think Francona’s a pretty good manager when handed good talent, but let him take his sabbatical and return with someone else
by Nunyabidness on Oct 11, 2011 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions
If we are rebuilding we don't want Quade
It will be another year of no accountability for mistakes and playing veterans over their younger players.
We don’t want our team in worse condition for our next manager.
I'm pretty sure a competent GM could tell a manager what to do
Especially with the manager’s contract up at the end of the season. Unlike Hendry, Epstein is no buddy of Quades and owes him no favors or slack.
i love this blog cuz within 30 mins of the news u have 100 comments
and when Ozzie signed w/ the Marlins…i think there was about 15 comments and those were Sox fans taking it over
I was honestly amazed ...
that I was the first to post 20 minutes (or so) after the news broke.
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huh?
it just makes me weak in the knees the way gomez neither fixed or removed his crooked ass helmet after that puntoslide. -Trooper on Oct 5, 2011
by South Side Expat on Oct 11, 2011 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I have a feeling this thread is going to explode.
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
If he is announced tomorrow.
BCB might crash.
'Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up.'
what if it has already crashed and we were just imagining these comments?
I'm a happy panda.
by jesus christos on Oct 11, 2011 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
This ain't over yet
WEEI in Boston is reporting that the Herald jumped the gun on this story and that the Red Sox are trying to convince him to stay.
Everyone wait until the press conference is scheduled.
WHEN IS THE PRESS CONFERENCE
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Oct 11, 2011 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I don't think WEEI is saying that, Josh.
Did I miss something in that link?
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Second paragraph
and final paragraph
The report suggests that there are two remaining issues, chiefly that the Sox ownership group is still trying to convince Epstein to stay,
And while the Herald report would indicate that relocation to the Windy City is likely, one source familiar with the matter offered somewhat conflicting information, saying that the report is "not accurate."
by Josh Timmers on Oct 11, 2011 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Missed the final graph. Sorry.
Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
Sounds like Epstein could be leveraging the Cubs offer
for more $, power in the BoSox org?
Playing Ricketts for a sap to get what he really wants in Boston?
STOP TOYING WITH MY EMOTIONS, BOSTON MEDIA
I'm a happy panda.
by jesus christos on Oct 11, 2011 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Playin with my money is like playin with my emotions, smokey!
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
Right now my money is on him coming to the Cubs
The money right now in Boston is tied up in contracts. He will have more power in Chicago and near blank canvas over the next two years to paint a masterpiece.
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
by troutfishin on Oct 11, 2011 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
rec'd for painting a beautiful mental picture
17'$ h4pp3n1n9!?!?!?
by lexmarklover on Oct 11, 2011 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Many of you have pointed this out but I'll just post it anyways
SI_JonHeyman Jon Heyman
if theo does go to cubs (boston herald reporting chicago deal could be "on the cusp’’), he will not be hiring tito there
17'$ h4pp3n1n9!?!?!?
Breaking News:
Al is calling Billy Beane as we speak to make a last ditch effort to get him to the Cubs.
/sarcasm
'Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up.'
by Unique on Oct 11, 2011 6:54 PM CDT reply actions 5 recs
Okay, that's just funny right there.
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
At the very least
he’s trying to find someone who looks a little like Brad Pitt to show up at a Starbucks in Lincoln Park
by JOVE23 on Oct 11, 2011 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
He just told Bruce Miles that he saw Beane at his local Wal-Mart buying Doritos and a Mountain Dew.
And he was with a woman. The woman was later reported as his wife after he googled her picture.
'Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up.'
did a guy in a orange t shirt confirm this?
I'm a happy panda.
by jesus christos on Oct 11, 2011 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions
At the time, I was REALLY REALLY REALLY excited when we got Nomar in 2004.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
That was huge at the time.
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
Oh man, me too
I was calling everyone I knew
Kind of like the Harden deal
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
by troutfishin on Oct 11, 2011 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I was in the Ozarks of Arkansas, with no cell phone reception.
I went up one night to a hill to try to call my girlfriend, and I suddenly had ten or twenty texts from friends “OMG WE GOT NOMAR” “NOMMMMMMMARRRRRRRRRRR” and suddenly, I cared very little about my girlfriend.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Also,
it didn’t work out between us.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
lol, i think we saw the writing on the wall
Cant win em all.
atleast we got nomar
I'm a happy panda.
by jesus christos on Oct 11, 2011 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I was in Mexico...
was trying to find a bar showing the game, thought it would be # 300 for Maddux. finally found a place,. had NO IDEA until he came up to bat. Literally the biggest shock of my life.
Great memory!!
I was on vacation ... in Chicago
with tickets for the next days game. I got those tickets long in advance and it just so happened to end up being Maddux going for win number 300 AND Nomar’s first game with the Cubs. That was a great atmosphere at that game.
Harry Caray: Marshall is going back to LA to get cocaine for his injured foot.
Steve Stone: Harry, that’s Novocaine.
by Julio Zuleta's Voodoo on Oct 11, 2011 8:34 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I would lead the torch and pitch fork brigade to Wrigley.
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
Tj would stroke out.
And I’d feel to bad for him to revive him…he’d be in a better place.
So i you can give you can take it.
I would revive him, misery loves company.
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
Sorry TJ but I couldn't let you get out of that nightmare that easily.
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
I was pulling for you tj
By letting you out of your hypothetical misery.
So i you can give you can take it.
I appreciate that....You would all be jealous of me getting to avoid that team.
Your Heart was in the right place
How much was Hendry making?
It’s off Cots now. I was surprised to see how much Theo is making, which I assume is $4.5M+/year.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Oct 11, 2011 7:19 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Isn't it possible that the compensation that Boston wants is for the Cubs to take on their garbage?
Lackey??
"It was a perfect situation for the Brewers," Hill said. "They had a guy up there at the plate [in Counsell] who takes a lot of pride in what he does and he practices those situations, so when it does come up, he gets the bunt down to the right side of the field. They have the perfect guy on first base [in Gomez], who is one of the fastest guys in the league, and they had one of the worst fundamental teams on the field, so it was a perfect situation for them."
No, please no.
He’s like Zambrano with worse talent.
'Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up.'
I just think that Bos would rather have financial flexibility for years to come (dumping Lackey's 80 million), rather than taking a chance on a prospect.
Even Castro.
"It was a perfect situation for the Brewers," Hill said. "They had a guy up there at the plate [in Counsell] who takes a lot of pride in what he does and he practices those situations, so when it does come up, he gets the bunt down to the right side of the field. They have the perfect guy on first base [in Gomez], who is one of the fastest guys in the league, and they had one of the worst fundamental teams on the field, so it was a perfect situation for them."
by louslovechild on Oct 11, 2011 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Boston would be dumber than I thought..
If they’d rather dump Lackey .. than rather have a guy like Castro.
'Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up.'
Castro will never be part of the equation in fact...
…Bruce Levine reported that the Cubs are consulting with MLB to help them figure out what would be appropriate compensation. Don’t worry about Castro, that would never happen and I think the Red Sox realize that.
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
Theo Epstein
is too smart to work for an organization that would trade Starlin Castro for him.
by Josh Timmers on Oct 11, 2011 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
I agree, it also seems that if the Cubs are consulting with MLB that there..
..seems to be some sort of protocol for this type of situation.
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
Granted that's true, this has got to be a weird situation for Theo.
What if we DO trade him for a valuable piece?
by Nunyabidness on Oct 11, 2011 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Then Theo will trade and negotiate
The greatest deal ever for tulowitzki and longoria for zambrano and hill. Because as of right now in my mind Theo Epstein craps rainbows.
So i you can give you can take it.
Wow, it feels really good to be excited about the Cubs again
It’s been a while. I just hope that it works out.
Wishful thinking but if we hire Epstein and land Ryno as manager, I’ll be a very happy man and I’ll see you all on Opening Day. I’ll find a way to ge there just to be there when Wrigley erupts for Ryno
BEAR DOWN!
by mikegncb34 on Oct 11, 2011 7:25 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I don't think Cutler is feeling much better right now.
Feel bad for the guy, he wanted out of Denver only to possibly get killed. He had one hell of a performance last night, considering what he had to work with.
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
just so many problems right now.
I’ve never seen this defense play this poorly. Even with Harris back, they gave up a few big plays. And on offense, it’s just pathetic. Getting Earl and Gabe back should stabilize the offense a little bit. Watching them the first week and now …. I didn’t see it coming.
17'$ h4pp3n1n9!?!?!?
by lexmarklover on Oct 11, 2011 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions
These offenses are game planning the bears perfectly because it seems the Bears...
…only play a nickel if their not in cover 2. Both big runs last night was due to being able to trick Briggs into following the tight end which brought him out of his gap, it wasn’t Briggs fault, he was doing what he’s was supposed to, it’s just that offenses have learned how to scheme against this defense and its gotten ugly.
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
and to make things worse, they're getting zero pressure from their front 4.
17'$ h4pp3n1n9!?!?!?
by lexmarklover on Oct 11, 2011 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Peppers is the lone guy and he's getting older
They have to get more athletic on the interior and they need speed guys like Clay Matthews on the ends.
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
5-0!
Step Two: Develop an organizational plan
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 11, 2011 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions
6 after Saturday
Step Two: Develop an organizational plan
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 11, 2011 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Put up 83 on Indiana last year.
I’d like a shutout just to get the media to STFU about our defense.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
They'll find another nit to pick
Nortman or something
Step Two: Develop an organizational plan
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 11, 2011 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Ugh...
my alma mater has such an eternally shitty football team.
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by Craig in South Bend on Oct 11, 2011 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions
7:20pm: Epstein’s nearing a deal with the Cubs, Sean McAdam of CSNNE.com confirms. The deal isn’t done yet, as some issues other than compensation have to be resolved. Meanwhile, Yahoo’s Tim Brown hears that Red Sox ownership is making a play to keep Epstein, but won’t ask him to continue in a job he doesn’t want (Twitter link).
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/10/epstein-on-cusp-of-deal-with-cubs-.html
GETITDONETOMASLONGASITDOESNTINVOLVESTARLINORGARZA
I'm a happy panda.
This is stronger
But it could still fall apart.
And don’t give up Jackson or Cashner!
by Josh Timmers on Oct 11, 2011 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Is on the phone w/ Deep Goat
He hears a deal with Theo Epstein is close but don’t want Al to report who he/she is.
by cubsluver22 on Oct 11, 2011 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Al was jsut seen in a Starbucks in Oakland
he is being traded to A’s Nation?
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fascinating, here is the problem
When a senior member decides he wants to go, going back is always bad for the the person…always….there is a trust, a psychological line crossed.
Now it is in interests of mgmt to control the process which is why they counter offer and then when the timing is beneficial for the organization they separate,,,,,Epstein can hold a gun to their head but there are always outs…
He is done if it is this far….though he could make a poor decision.
My guess is the deal and process are details in the Cubs org determining increased responsibility and title….nuance here and there…
A friend once told me: "I don't buy the idea that a team learns anything from a loss, the only thing they learn is how to lose games."---Knight
WTF.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Oct 11, 2011 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Seriously, decipher it for me.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
i cant, i tried and i dont know where he is once again
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It is better to spend money like there's no tomorrow than to spend tonight like there's no money! - Irish toast.
I don't think
Dan Brown could figure out this cypher.
DEJESUS!!!
The penitent man, the penitent man, the penitent man, the penitent man
THE PENITENT MAN, the penitent man, the penitent man, the penitent man, the penitent man, the penitent man, the penitent man, the penitent man, the penitent man, the penitent man, the penitent man, the penitent man, the penitent man, the penitent man, the penitent man, the penitent man, the penitent man, the penitent man, the penitent man, the penitent man…
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by Craig in South Bend on Oct 11, 2011 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions
as long as he didnt say biggie smalls three times, craig should be ok
I'm a happy panda.
by jesus christos on Oct 11, 2011 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions
One of you has to know what that was from...
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by Craig in South Bend on Oct 11, 2011 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought it was
Indiana Jones, but he said the penitent man shall pass. so i don’t know what you were talking about.
i’m impressed by the word count though.
DEJESUS!!!
Thank Christ
When dad and son are saying it though, it’s only coming out as the penitent man…
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by Craig in South Bend on Oct 11, 2011 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions
What is taking Theo so long
he is the GM, he should just pull the trigger on the trade, Soriano/Zambrano for Theo and Cash plus a GMTBNL
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Q: Why did Chuck Norris cross the road?
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It is better to spend money like there's no tomorrow than to spend tonight like there's no money! - Irish toast.
I'm sure Boston,
just like every other franchise would trade anyone for Fleita.
DEJESUS!!!
DAT CASH
thekapman David Kaplan
Just learned that Epstein would be among 3 highest paid GM’s if he takes the gig. He makes 1.5 in Boston. Want nothing to do w/business side
17'$ h4pp3n1n9!?!?!?
8:05pm: Epstein would need Boston’s approval to bring employees with him to Chicago, according to ESPN.com’s Buster Olney (on Twitter). Carrie Muskat of MLB.com hears that the Cubs made an offer and Epstein is now deciding whether to leave the Red Sox (Twitter link).
ITS HAPPENING!?!!?!?
(PS dont bring the guys who help epstein make bullpens)
I'm a happy panda.
Sounds like he's just
mulling the offer right now, nothing official official
Didn't
Josh Byrnes work with Epstein before he went to AZ? That would make for a heckofu assistant GM hire. It’s not easy to make a fan base giddy about front office changes, but going from Hendry/Bush with Gary Hughes as top scout to Epstein/Byrnes would make me dance.
DEJESUS!!!
Espn reporting no major league talent...
A source with knowledge of the talks told ESPN’s Karl Ravech that the compensation would involve prospects and/or cash, but no major league players would be part of the deal, following traditional precedent.
Sounds good to me.
I just don't think it's Jackson. If you're in Theo's position, would you want to be traded
to an organization for their best asset? It just doesn’t make sense in my mind.
17'$ h4pp3n1n9!?!?!?
by lexmarklover on Oct 11, 2011 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions
I wonder how much pull Theo would have
on the Red Sox’s side of the deal, considering the obvious conflict of interest.
depends on what Ricketts has made known to him about spending this off season
and who knows what else he has his eye on.
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I'd almost rather have them take
Some of the guys on our major league roster…
They have two liter bottles now? To think I spent all that time demanding a liter!
15 out of the 25?
They have two liter bottles now? To think I spent all that time demanding a liter!
Jackson, Szczur?
Can 2011 picks be traded yet? Baez?
"It was a perfect situation for the Brewers," Hill said. "They had a guy up there at the plate [in Counsell] who takes a lot of pride in what he does and he practices those situations, so when it does come up, he gets the bunt down to the right side of the field. They have the perfect guy on first base [in Gomez], who is one of the fastest guys in the league, and they had one of the worst fundamental teams on the field, so it was a perfect situation for them."
by louslovechild on Oct 11, 2011 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions
No.
2011 picks cannot be traded for at least 1 year from their signing date.
--------------------------------
Just North of Wrigley Field
by jameslcrockett on Oct 11, 2011 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I have the weirdest boner right now.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 11, 2011 8:32 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 7 recs
Ow ow ow!
You’re bending iiiiit!
"We push bunt, we squeeze bunt, we hit and run, we steal home!" - Larry Cox (I think...) on the 1989 NL East Champion Chicago Cubs
by PacificCub on Oct 11, 2011 11:31 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
TW....
no i just cant do that
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does it look like the rookie hazing pic
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we all do
we all do..
I'm a happy panda.
by jesus christos on Oct 11, 2011 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions
A fear boner?
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by Craig in South Bend on Oct 11, 2011 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Is there such a thing, mine reflects my feelings.
If I’m scared it’s like a turtle holing up in his shell.
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
Watch more "The League" son
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by Craig in South Bend on Oct 11, 2011 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions
haven't seen it.
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
It's an awesome show on FX
I highly suggest you, and everyone else here watch it
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by Craig in South Bend on Oct 11, 2011 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Bang! Bang! What's the hang?
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by Craig in South Bend on Oct 11, 2011 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions
And yet another MLBtraderumors.com update on Theo 2011:
ESPN’s Karl Ravech hears that the compensation would involve prospects and/or cash, but no MLB players. Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe hears that the Red Sox wouldn’t saddle the Cubs with bad contracts in the proposed arrangement and notes that Epstein remains undecided about the possible change.
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Q: Why did Chuck Norris cross the road?
A: Ditka
Ditka's mustache can kill two stones with one bird
It is better to spend money like there's no tomorrow than to spend tonight like there's no money! - Irish toast.
Any body read the heralds comments?
Sox fans are not happy with Epstein .
So i you can give you can take it.
Heyman tweets
“hearing now epstein is “probably’’ going to go to #cubs. compensation still 1 of issues. @boston herald 1st reported”
What the hell does “probably” mean?
Somewhere between maybe and definitely
At least that’s probably what it means.
Harry Caray: Marshall is going back to LA to get cocaine for his injured foot.
Steve Stone: Harry, that’s Novocaine.
by Julio Zuleta's Voodoo on Oct 11, 2011 8:41 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
When
is Al going to weigh in on this. He is oddly and mysteriously unenthusiastic about Epstein. I know he’d prefer Beane, but I feel like there is more to it.
Anyone care to speculate? 3.14 BCB points to the cleverist idea or picture..
DEJESUS!!!
Beane is more his type
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by Craig in South Bend on Oct 11, 2011 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I like Beane...don't get me wrong...
but if we’re so freaking worried about our next manager being able to handle the pressure of managing in Chicago…not sure why you wouldn’t want Theo over Billy as the GM. Same thing goes for being the GM in Chicago.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 11, 2011 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Exactly.
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by Craig in South Bend on Oct 11, 2011 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions
He's gonna change the name of BCB
to Beane Cubbie Blue
by JOVE23 on Oct 11, 2011 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
It's like Fight Club
I am Billy’s disappointment
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by Craig in South Bend on Oct 11, 2011 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions
WTF MAN
What is the FIRST rule of Fight Club?!
never talk about rumored trades that you cannot go into detail about
nor reveal the source of the rumor, right?
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A: Ditka
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It is better to spend money like there's no tomorrow than to spend tonight like there's no money! - Irish toast.
by Cubbie-Tim on Oct 11, 2011 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I really want to congratulate whoever came up with "Deep Goat."
That was really clever.
I was lying
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by Craig in South Bend on Oct 11, 2011 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions
its on the internet it must be true
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Ok, I lied again.
I created it.
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by Craig in South Bend on Oct 11, 2011 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions
People are refreshing the page every ten seconds....
to see if there’s any news about Epstein and it’s just us shmucks!
i googled DEEP GOAT
and look at these images once
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A: Ditka
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It is better to spend money like there's no tomorrow than to spend tonight like there's no money! - Irish toast.
Bin Laden worked for the Cubs?
In the front office, no less?
No wonder it took us ten years to find him.
nice read on this
Chicago Cubs Given Permission To Talk To Theo: Here’s Why
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Q: Why did Chuck Norris cross the road?
A: Ditka
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It is better to spend money like there's no tomorrow than to spend tonight like there's no money! - Irish toast.
Theo's 9 main FA signings since '05:
Renteria, Lugo, Drew, Matsuzaka, Lackey, Cameron, Scutaro, Crawford, Jenks. Best one’s Marco.
And you people are excited about this man? Seriously? You’re happy with Boston’s reject? This is why the Cubs organization continually fails.
Hiring Theo is a terrible decision. Pray it doesn’t happen.
MY IPHONE COMES THIS WEEK!
W00T!
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
who do you want?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 11, 2011 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions
A weak AL East.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 11, 2011 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
So David Ortiz and Adrian Gonzalez are just...um....what?
And Drew wasn’t a bust….and Crawford cannot possibly be as bad as he was the second half of this season…but OK…Epstein took your parking spot and now you hate him.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 11, 2011 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Epstein has been the GM since 2002
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 11, 2011 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Cut in front of him at Starbucks.
I don’t want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it.
by cub in louies nest on Oct 11, 2011 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Drew definitely wasn't a bust, when healthy he hit the ball out of the park and...
..got on base at a 40% clip.
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
This makes as much sense
as whatever the fuck it is IvyWalls was blathering about above.
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by Craig in South Bend on Oct 11, 2011 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
it makes more sense
as in we understand what he is saying, but i disagree with it 100%. now icy, well typically many of us read him and ask WTF
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Q: Why did Chuck Norris cross the road?
A: Ditka
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It is better to spend money like there's no tomorrow than to spend tonight like there's no money! - Irish toast.
But yet after '04 they won another World Series in '07.
we could only be so lucky.
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
well, we could promote Quade to GM
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Q: Why did Chuck Norris cross the road?
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It is better to spend money like there's no tomorrow than to spend tonight like there's no money! - Irish toast.
Explain you're fascination with Scutaro
He was actually a pretty decent signing and he’s pretty damn good shortstop. Lugo, Renteria were 8 million dollar stopgaps that did pretty well in Boston. Lugo was part of the WS team. Matsuzaka? I’m pretty sure you were drooling over him to before the Red Sox signed him, we all were.
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
as much as i love the idea of epstein being GM
lugo was an absolutely horrible signing
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by jesus christos on Oct 11, 2011 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions
A one year deal at 8 million wasn't a bad deal, and they won the WS with him
how bad could it have been.
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
it was 4 years 36 mill
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by jesus christos on Oct 11, 2011 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions
with a WS win, i will take it
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Q: Why did Chuck Norris cross the road?
A: Ditka
Ditka's mustache can kill two stones with one bird
It is better to spend money like there's no tomorrow than to spend tonight like there's no money! - Irish toast.
I thought he was only in Boston 1 year, my memory is failing.
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
Theo was hired in 02...
Since then, the Red Sox lowest wins in a season was 86…
The Cubs have done that 5 times in the past 20 years…
Yes, I’m excited.
feet firmly nailed to the floor of the Tyler Colvin bandwagon...
by wrigleyrocker12 on Oct 11, 2011 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions
In the five years before he was hired
the Red Sox won 92, 94, 85, 82 and finally 93 games in 2002. It’s not like he started with a 71 win team like he’s going to here.
It’s a great hire if it goes down. He’s a good GM. But let’s not kid ourselves into thinking he performed some kind of miracle in Boston.
by Josh Timmers on Oct 12, 2011 2:30 AM CDT up reply actions
He maintained a level of excellence, it's not like he had the same team for 9 years.
feet firmly nailed to the floor of the Tyler Colvin bandwagon...
by wrigleyrocker12 on Oct 12, 2011 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Beltre, A-Gon, getting Bay for Manny...
feet firmly nailed to the floor of the Tyler Colvin bandwagon...
by wrigleyrocker12 on Oct 11, 2011 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Draft picks under Epstein...
Pedroia, Ellsbury, Bowden, Lester, Papelbon, Masterson, Bucholz, Bard…
feet firmly nailed to the floor of the Tyler Colvin bandwagon...
by wrigleyrocker12 on Oct 11, 2011 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Just head on WGN Radio
Kaplan said that he spoke to someone within MLB that compensation is issue with the Epstein deal and that it will be taken care of without the loss of Castro, Casher, or Garza.
If it was easy it wouldn't be the Cubs.
by Cubbinstrongsince86 on Oct 11, 2011 9:27 PM CDT reply actions
Whoops !
Heard**** lol!
If it was easy it wouldn't be the Cubs.
by Cubbinstrongsince86 on Oct 11, 2011 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
love the sig
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A: Ditka
Ditka's mustache can kill two stones with one bird
It is better to spend money like there's no tomorrow than to spend tonight like there's no money! - Irish toast.
The word is that it won't be an MLB player
MLBTR used the words “prospects and cash”. Prospect(s) would make me think that the Cubs could end up sending a couple guys who aren’t as high on their list as Jackson or Szczur but still quality guys. Maybe one or more of the guys they just drafted?
It wouldn't be 2011, can't be. I would hate for it to be Jackson or Szczur.
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
Barney's not a prospect
So it’s not him
by Josh Timmers on Oct 11, 2011 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
he might be a prospect in SAMCRO
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Q: Why did Chuck Norris cross the road?
A: Ditka
Ditka's mustache can kill two stones with one bird
It is better to spend money like there's no tomorrow than to spend tonight like there's no money! - Irish toast.
Half-sack is his new nickname
"We push bunt, we squeeze bunt, we hit and run, we steal home!" - Larry Cox (I think...) on the 1989 NL East Champion Chicago Cubs
by PacificCub on Oct 11, 2011 11:28 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Doubt they'd want Golden
I can see them wanting Wells, but I think they’d want more than just him.
by Josh Timmers on Oct 11, 2011 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions
NY Daily News reporting
that Theo Epstein will NOT be the new GM of the Cubs.
He’ll be President of Baseball Operations for the Cubs.
Assuming the deal doesn’t fall apart.
I don't know what the difference is.
I just want to win all the things.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Isn't that what happened when we got Andy McPhail?
Mc F-A-I-L didn’t want to be a stinking GM anymore. I think it’s called the Peter Principle. And so we got Ed Lynch.
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Oct 12, 2011 2:20 AM CDT up reply actions
No
MacPhail was hired to be team president—which when the Tribune was running the team, that meant he was the owner. Not in the sense that he owned the team, but in the sense that he represented the Cubs as the owner would to MLB and he carried out the duties of an owner for the Tribune board. One of the things the owner/team president does is hire the GM, which he did in hiring Ed Lynch.
Epstein is going to do the job of GM plus some additional duties of a team president. I’m going to assume these mostly relate to running the day to day operations of the baseball operations: hiring and firing people and deciding where resources are spent. He reports directly to Tom Ricketts and not to a team president. Now Crane Kenney is staying on as the President of Business Operations, so Epstein will not have to deal with stuff like stadium operations, ticket prices, concessions, marketing, etc. But more importantly, Kenney will have no authority over Epstein. He only has to report to the Ricketts family.
by Josh Timmers on Oct 12, 2011 2:39 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ricketts has reportedly been after a "team"
So you could see Epstein as President and someone like Rick Hahn or John Coppolella as the #2
I believe he will be acting as both, that's were the increased authority comes in.
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
IT'S HAPPENING!?!?!?
17'$ h4pp3n1n9!?!?!?
by lexmarklover on Oct 11, 2011 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Nah
It’s just a title. But he might hire someone under him and give him a kind of title too.
by Josh Timmers on Oct 11, 2011 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions
I should say
he will have more responsibilities than he had in Boston. But not on the business end—Crane Kenney will still be in charge there. He just won’t have Larry Lucchino looking over his shoulder anymore.
by Josh Timmers on Oct 11, 2011 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Sandberg
Tweet from Gordon Edes
If Theo goes to Chi, Sandberg will be favorite to be named manager. Theo tried to hire Sandberg for Pawtucket last winter
http://twitter.com/#!/GordonEdes/status/123945451992002560
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by dtpollitt on Oct 11, 2011 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
blackhead20 demands updates or else!
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by jesus christos on Oct 11, 2011 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
OK, OK, already, I'm here!!!!
Post made on the front page on this topic, in which I explain where I was tonight.
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NY Daily News
is also saying that keeping Fleita and Wilken is not an issue for Epstein. Everyone likes Wilken and Fleita can be moved to another job in the organization: I’m guessing in charge of Latin American Scouting.
Exactly as it should be.
Plus, I read one other thing that said that Epstein would not be allowed to raid the Red Sox for assistants; thus good that the Cubs have good people in place in those positions.
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Lets not get carried away, Epstein I'm sure will be bringing some of his own people...
…with, whether or not they come from Boston.
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by troutfishin on Oct 11, 2011 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks to everyone
I had a lot of laughs reading this thread. Lots of good comedy here along with some news….
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