October 2011
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Obsessive Theo Epstein Watch: Some Say He’s Coming, Some Say He’s Not
Buster Olney quotes an executive who thinks Epstein is coming, but Jon Heyman quotes another who thinks he isn’t. So it goes with the Theo Epstein drama…
Reds Might Shop Joey Votto and Other Bullets
Hard to see them shopping him to the Cubs, though, as much as the Cubs might want him. Aramis Ramirez and Carlos Pena look to be Type B free agents, Zack Greinke dumps on Chris Carpenter, and Josh Vitters is raking.
Report: Red Sox Have Granted Cubs Permission to Speak to Theo Epstein
A source says the Cubs have the green light to interview Theo Epstein, and another source says he saw Epstein in Chicago yesterday.
The Theo Epstein Question Remains Unanswered and Other Bullets
Things aren’t much more clear on Theo Epstein than they were yesterday before we heard from Red Sox brass. Aramis Ramirez is “surprised,” Trey McNutt is successful, the Cubs have good fans, and Nyjer Morgan is classy.
CJ Wilson Doesn’t Sound Too Interested in Coming to Chicago and Other Bullets
Gun laws, day games, and competitiveness could factor into Wilson’s decision. Aramis Ramirez is probably not returning, the Spring Training plan has a little delay, and Albert Pujols has fans.
Red Sox Owner and President Dodge Theo Epstein to Cubs Rumors, But Owner Admits “Theo Will Not Be the GM Forever”
It’s a team policy not to discuss requests like the Cubs’ reported request to interview Epstein, but Red Sox owner John Henry may have slipped.
Tampa Bay Rays’ Owner Stuart Sternberg is the Best Salesman the Cubs Have
The owner’s candor about the state of his franchise could push GM Andrew Friedman into the Chicago Cubs’ arms.
Obsessive Cubs GM Watch: More Theo Epstein Rumors
Another day, another blast of rumors and speculation about the Chicago Cubs and Theo Epstein. Some think he’s coming, some think he’s not. Some think he’s worth it, some think he’s not.
