Common thought around the MLB was that Theo Epstein had a great chance to go to the Chicago Cubs and take over their vacant General Manager position.Now that the deal is done and Epstein is a member of the Cubs front office, there is a lot of work to be done if he wants to restore the Cubs to being a winning franchise.And most importantly, breaking the Curse of the Billy Goat and bring a World Series title back to Chicago.Here are five moves that Theo Epstein must make in his first season as Chicago Cubs General Manager.Begin Slideshow
The Cubs are in a transitional period as far as their organization goes, and that was already the case before the team's announcement that they had added Boston GM Theo Epstein to their front office.With a number of contracts set to come off the books at the end of 2012, a number of young players have begun to see significant roles as the team evaluates their talent moving forward.With Epstein running the show now, he could look to unload some incumbents as he begins to shape the team in his image, but there is at least a handful of current ...
Theo Epstein is one of the great young minds in all of sports. He was the youngest to become a general manager and it was for a big market team in the Boston Red Sox. He has the credentials to turn a franchise around and wants to take on the challenge with the Chicago Cubs. To be the savior for the Cubs and bring them to the promise land is what a lot of people have tried. Former managers Lou Piniella and Dusty Baker each tried to bring their knowledge and credentials to Chicago and help change this franchise. Both ...
Theo Epstein was signed by the Chicago Cubs to reverse the curse that has haunted this franchise. This offseason will be pivotal in changing the direction and culture of the organization. Epstein is going to have to make some tough decisions, key trades, smart drafting and immediate impact free-agent signings. The current Cubs roster has some players with contracts that can be moved to make space for some free-agent additions. Any free-agent signings by Epstein will be looked at with close scrutiny. His big money signing of Carl Crawford last season and the cross-town signing of Adam Dunn will add ...
Theo Epstein is coming to Chicago, and Tom Ricketts deserves all of the credit for making this happen. Now, I hope that Cubs fans can offer Epstein something that they usually possess in short supply. Patience. We need to understand that it will take years for all of the bad Jim Hendry contracts to come off of the books, and likewise, many years for Epstein to have an impact on minor league talent development. However, there is one decision on the horizon that will have a major impact on next year’s team. There is some evidence that Epstein may correct ...
As soon as he sets foot in the Chicago Cubs front office, new general manager Theo Epstein should immediately order business cards that read: "Theo Epstein, Curse Buster."After that, he should make sure he knows the ins and outs of his contract with the club, which ESPN says is for five years and as much as $20 million.Next will come the hard part: actually fixing the Cubs.The phrase "easier said than done" comes to mind. The Cubs lost 91 games in 2011, and there's not a lot of hope for them going forward as they are currently situated. They have ...
Earlier today, the Cubs made the announcement that they have added Theo Epstein as their general manager for the 2012 season.It remains to be seen how much he will be given to spend this offseason, but he will no doubt be looking to make a splash in his first season in Chicago as he looks to turn the franchise around, and he certainly has a history of doing that.When he took over the Red Sox prior to the 2003 season, they were coming off of a 93-69 season, but they had not been to the postseason since 1999 and had ...
The Cubs haven't won a World series since 1908, but with their new GM Theo Epstein, the future seems a bit more rosy.This move has the potential to turn around a once storied franchise. But the signing of a new GM isn't enough to make the Cubs competitive.The Cubs could be competitive in 2012 if Epstein makes these drastic moves.Begin Slideshow
If somehow you've been under a rock for the past day, Theo Epstein is the new general manager of the Chicago Cubs.Yep, those very same Cubs that haven't won a World Series since 1908. Never fear, Epstein is here. Theo brought the Boston Red Sox their first two championships since 1918 so logic would dictate he could do the same for the Cubs.While it probably won't happen in his first season, here are Epstein's 10 biggest goals in his first season in Chicago.Begin Slideshow
Theo Epstein takes over a franchise at a crossroads and besides dealing with the major league team, there is also a prominent minor league section that must be appropriately managed.The Cubs have depth in their minor league system, but not at every position. Some are overloaded with talent, and some are quite thin.Some prospects should be developed and others shopped.Here are 10 Cubs prospects that Theo Epstein must decide what to do with.Begin Slideshow
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