October 2011
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Jed Hoyer and Jason McLeod Are Next: Cubs Have Officially Asked for, and Received, Permission to “Interview” San Diego Duo
Both the ask and the permission were something of a formality at this point.
It’s Official: SQUEAL!!!!!!!
Theo Epstein is OFFICIALLY the President of Baseball Operations for the Chicago Cubs.
Theo Epstein Squeal Watch: So, About That Press Conference
It looks unlikely that Theo will be announced today (Tuesday is the next open date), though the deal remains “on track.” Hoyer should follow soon after. If anyone knows what happened yesterday to screw things up, nobody’s talking.
Mike Quade is Still in the Dark, Still Waiting, and Other Bullets
Quade hasn’t heard from Cubs brass since the season ended. Ryne Sandberg is likely to leave Phillies organization, Marlon Byrd wants a culture change, Bryan LaHair eats souls, and the Astros sale is getting ugly.
Theo Epstein Squeal Watch: Evening Rundown
Sigh. I really wanted to squeal today. Reports that the deal for Epstein was virtually done seem to have been premature, but things are still looking relatively good for a deal soon (ditto with respect to Jed Hoyer).
Meet the GM Candidates Cheat Sheet: Jed Hoyer
An unexpected (final?) entrant in the Meet the Candidates series, the recent rumors and reports necessitated a rundown of San Diego Padres’ GM, Jed Hoyer.
Theo Epstein Squeal Watch: Expectations Officially Set for Tomorrow (UPDATE)
Multiple reports say the deal is basically done, and will be announced tomorrow. I’m not quite ready to squeal, but we’re getting ever closer. UPDATE: Bruce Levine says the press conference is happening tomorrow; er, now he’s back-tracking.
Why a Big Compensation Fight with the San Diego Padres is Unlikely
By Brett on October 20, 2011
If the Cubs go hard after Jed Hoyer, things probably won’t get as ugly as they have with the Red Sox.
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