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Carlota69 · 10-11-2011, 05:23 PM

http://jacobsmediablog.com/2011/10/10/kickass/

By Ben Nicholson-Smith [October 11, 2011 at 5:44pm CST]
Boston GM Theo Epstein is "on the cusp" of leaving the Red Sox for a job with the Cubs, according to Steve Buckley of the Boston Herald. Red Sox ownership still hopes to retain Epstein and if he is to leave, Boston will demand "something real" as compensation.

Epstein's proposed deal with the Cubs would include more power than he has in Boston, according to Buckley. The teams could make an announcement within a day or two and the situation will be "resolved very soon."

When Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts outlined his ideal GM candidate after firing Jim Hendry, he said he wanted someone with a commitment to player development and a strong analytical background who came from a background of success. Epstein, who became Boston's GM in 2002, certainly qualifies.

The Red Sox won two World Series titles under Epstein (2004, 2007) and have made six playoff appearances since 2003. They missed the postseason for the second consecutive year in 2011 after a September slide that cost manager Terry Francona his job. Our Transaction Tracker has every one of Epstein's moves as GM. Check out Tim Dierkes' look ahead to the Cubs' offseason for a preview of Epstein's first winter in the Windy City.

If this happens, guess where Pujols is going....

Rams Fan · 10-12-2011, 03:26 PM

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Theo's made some horrendous decisions. Lackey was stupid. Crawford was really stupid.

Giving a pitcher that much money, at Lackey's age, isn't the greatest choice.

But I doubt Crawford will be as bad as he was this year.

Rams Fan · 10-12-2011, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Carlota69

OK, Im confused. All the same Reagins is the laughing stock in that chain of events...

Sciosia probably has more say in what goes on personnel wise for the Angels than Reagins ever did.

I think Sciosia's a great manager, but the reason why Jeff Mathis is still an Angel is baffling.

Reagins wasn't a great GM, but he was no Dave Littlefield.

Carlota69 · 10-12-2011, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Rams Fan

Sciosia probably has more say in what goes on personnel wise for the Angels than Reagins ever did.

I think Sciosia's a great manager, but the reason why Jeff Mathis is still an Angel is baffling.

Reagins wasn't a great GM, but he was no Dave Littlefield.

Yeah, the Math-IS situation is baffling. Apparently tho, he was ranked #2 in defensive catcher this year? I heard that on the Angels board. Ill look for a link...

Rams Fan · 10-12-2011, 03:35 PM

I believe Reagins downfall was the he couldn't find a way to add new pieces to their corps.

He was dealt a pretty good hand after Stoneman left, and he did get Texeira and Haren(for a really good deal, might I add), but he got rid of Napoli and signed Fernando Rodney and Fuentes.

Carlota69 · 10-12-2011, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Rams Fan

I believe Reagins downfall was the he couldn't find a way to add new pieces to their corps.

He was dealt a pretty good hand after Stoneman left, and he did get Texeira and Haren(for a really good deal, might I add), but he got rid of Napoli and signed Fernando Rodney and Fuentes.

The Wells deal, added with Napolis dominance over us this past season, put the dirt on the coffin.

BTW, heres the link on defensive positions, but mathis isnt considered#2. But the dude, Bill James , thinks he deserves to be mentioned. Whatever.

http://www.billjamesonline.com/who_a...enders_part_i/

tk13 · 10-12-2011, 08:13 PM

http://www.boston.com/sports/basebal...pse/?page=full

Pretty scathing report on just how badly the Red Sox fell apart at the end of the season. Just one excerpt:

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...Instead, Boston’s three elite starters went soft, their pitching as anemic as their work ethic. The indifference of Beckett, Lester, and Lackey in a time of crisis can be seen in what team sources say became their habit of drinking beer, eating fast-food fried chicken, and playing video games in the clubhouse during games while their teammates tried to salvage a once-promising season...

Hootie · 10-12-2011, 08:26 PM

lmao

"fast-food fried chicken"

seems like something that may have happened once...I would put more stock into i but they added the word "chicken" making it somewhat unbelievable to me

tk13 · 10-12-2011, 09:11 PM

According to the article they have been doing that on a regular basis since late 2010. But who knows.

Ultra Peanut · 10-13-2011, 04:36 AM

If the Grizzlies hire Danny Ainge in a couple of years I'm gonna be kind of freaked out.

10-11-2011, 05:23 PM
Carlota69 MVP Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Las Vegas Casino cash: $9925282	Epstein on the "cusp" of deal with Cubs http://jacobsmediablog.com/2011/10/10/kickass/ By Ben Nicholson-Smith [October 11, 2011 at 5:44pm CST] Boston GM Theo Epstein is "on the cusp" of leaving the Red Sox for a job with the Cubs, according to Steve Buckley of the Boston Herald. Red Sox ownership still hopes to retain Epstein and if he is to leave, Boston will demand "something real" as compensation. Epstein's proposed deal with the Cubs would include more power than he has in Boston, according to Buckley. The teams could make an announcement within a day or two and the situation will be "resolved very soon." When Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts outlined his ideal GM candidate after firing Jim Hendry, he said he wanted someone with a commitment to player development and a strong analytical background who came from a background of success. Epstein, who became Boston's GM in 2002, certainly qualifies. The Red Sox won two World Series titles under Epstein (2004, 2007) and have made six playoff appearances since 2003. They missed the postseason for the second consecutive year in 2011 after a September slide that cost manager Terry Francona his job. Our Transaction Tracker has every one of Epstein's moves as GM. Check out Tim Dierkes' look ahead to the Cubs' offseason for a preview of Epstein's first winter in the Windy City. If this happens, guess where Pujols is going....
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10-12-2011, 03:35 PM	#49
Rams Fan Greatest QB Duo of 2015 Join Date: Mar 2010 Casino cash: $2341023	I believe Reagins downfall was the he couldn't find a way to add new pieces to their corps. He was dealt a pretty good hand after Stoneman left, and he did get Texeira and Haren(for a really good deal, might I add), but he got rid of Napoli and signed Fernando Rodney and Fuentes.
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10-12-2011, 08:26 PM	#52
Hootie Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Casino cash: $10004900	lmao "fast-food fried chicken" seems like something that may have happened once...I would put more stock into i but they added the word "chicken" making it somewhat unbelievable to me
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10-12-2011, 09:11 PM	#53
tk13 ... Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $1512500	According to the article they have been doing that on a regular basis since late 2010. But who knows.
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10-13-2011, 04:36 AM	#54
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