October 2011
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Theo Epstein Afternoon Update: The Jed Hoyer Rumors Are Getting Louder
Hoyer won’t comment, and is “concentrating” on the Padres (which sounds like Epstein’s initial denial). Most pundits, including those in San Diego, believe someone is coming to the Cubs from the Padres. Peter Gammons dumps on the Cubs.
Cubs Prospects Are Wrapping Up Their Seasons and Other Mostly Non-Theo Bullets
The Arizona Instructional League is over, Congress hates chew, Mike Quade’s future, MLB’s labor talks, and, yeah, a couple things on Theo.
Theo Epstein Squeal Watch: Waiting for President Epstein?
Epstein may already be looking for a GM, and various San Diego executives are targeted. The compensation fight drags on, but the Boston employee fight might be over. An announcement today is considered unlikely.
Report: Chicago Cubs Interested in San Diego Padres’ GM Jed Hoyer
The Cubs would like someone like Hoyer to join the front office to work under Theo Epstein. And, in the interim, if the Red Sox continue to take a hard line on Epstein, that person could run the show in Chicago.
Another Theo Epstein Morning Update: Is Today the Day?
Surprise: some sources say it could still happen today, some say talks will drag into the World Series. Many other tidbits in this morning’s rundown.
In His Own Words: Red Sox President Larry Lucchino Teaches Us How to Treat One Another
“Life is not about warming yourself by the fire, life is about building the fire. And generosity is the match.”
Theo Epstein Squeal Watch: Now Sources Say Red Sox Demands Might Delay Deal
Their first request for Epstein? Matt Garza. Sigh.
Many Chicago Cubs’ Ticket Prices Will Be Slightly Lower in 2012
Chicago Cubs’ season ticket prices are dropping slightly for 2012, as are bleacher seats.
