October 2011
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Carlos Zambrano Denies Talking to Ozzie Guillen About Marlins and Other Bullets
Also, Bob Brenly drills Aramis Ramirez, Brett Jackson collects more accolades, Greg Maddux isn’t thinking about the Cubs, and re-signing Albert Pujols might be a mistake for the Cardinals.
Meta: The Story of the Legs
Have you ever wondered about the legs in the Bleacher Nation banner? Did you assume they were mine?
They aren’t.
Obsessive Cubs GM Watch: Red Sox May Want Compensation Just to *Talk* to Theo Epstein
This would be in addition to any compensation the Red Sox seek in order to let the Cubs actually hire Epstein. Yeesh. A number of other Epstein bullets today, as well.
Bob Brenly “Would Love” to Manage the Cubs in 2012 and Other Bullets
Apparently Brently doesn’t believe Mike Quade will be back, either. The Arizona Fall League is underway and Josh Vitters is powering up, Tony LaRussa is missing some cash, and would-be Astros’ owner Jim Crane wants compensation to switch leagues.
BOOM: Cubs Have Asked for Permission to Speak to Theo Epstein
The first official step in the hopeful process of bringing Theo Epstein to the Chicago Cubs.
Obsessive Cubs GM Watch: Friedman, Beane, Hahn, and Other Candidates Not Named Theo Epstein
Andrew Friedman may still be an option, Tom Ricketts reportedly has a backup list of up-and-comers, and Billy Beane may have a reason to leave Oakland.
Obsessive Cubs GM Watch: Tipster Says We’ll Probably Know One Way or the Other on Theo Epstein This Week
The Red Sox will want to make a decision soon, so we may know as soon as this week. Indeed, Red Sox brass may have already met to sketch out a plan if Epstein departs.
Tom Ricketts Addresses Theo Epstein Rumors, Remains Mostly Mum
Yesterday on Fox Business, Ricketts discussed the GM search, the economy, the playoffs, and getting “new leadership on the baseball side.”
