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Offline Big Phil

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Epstein to take Cubs job (on Brink of)
« on: October 11, 2011, 06:47:32 PM »
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Re: Epstein to take Cubs job (on Brink of)
« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2011, 06:59:04 PM »
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Re: Epstein to take Cubs job (on Brink of)
« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2011, 08:08:30 PM »
I've read that Epstein might be considered for a CEO type position and they will still go after a GM. I hope Epstein doesn't bring Francona over with him. Not that he isn't a decent manager, just want a fresh face and voice and no more retreads. Would like to give Ryno or Dave Martinez the chance to show what they can do.
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Re: Epstein to take Cubs job (on Brink of)
« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2011, 08:23:33 PM »
How about Theo as President/GM, Francona as bench coach and sandberg as manager?
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Re: Epstein to take Cubs job (on Brink of)
« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2011, 08:29:22 PM »
I don't know. I think who ever gets the hire as manager should be able to pick their own bench coach. I doubt if any manager wants their eventual replacement as the bench coach.
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Re: Epstein to take Cubs job (on Brink of)
« Reply #5 on: October 11, 2011, 08:32:54 PM »
This is getting interesting. I would much rather have a Cardinals-Cubs NLCS than a Cards-Brewers series anyday.
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Re: Epstein to take Cubs job (on Brink of)
« Reply #6 on: October 11, 2011, 10:31:16 PM »
Quote from: Big Phil on October 11, 2011, 08:23:33 PM
How about Theo as President/GM, Francona as bench coach and sandberg as manager?

From the Twitter feed of ESPN Boston sportswriter Gordon Edes:

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"If Theo goes to Chi, Sandberg will be favorite to be named manager. Theo tried to hire Sandberg for Pawtucket last winter"

http://twitter.com/#!/GordonEdes

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Re: Epstein to take Cubs job (on Brink of)
« Reply #7 on: October 12, 2011, 12:37:31 AM »
Color me excited  :thumbup:
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Re: Epstein to take Cubs job (on Brink of)
« Reply #8 on: October 12, 2011, 09:43:13 AM »
Quote from: Ragas on October 12, 2011, 12:37:31 AM
Color me excited  :thumbup:

Hell yes....its something to get excited about for sure...a guy in charge that has been through a similar situation with another team, and also has a great reputation with players which will help in Free agency...a chance to end another curse!  :icon_biggrin:

still a lot of work to do, but if its done right, could be contending in 3 years.
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Re: Epstein to take Cubs job (on Brink of)
« Reply #9 on: October 12, 2011, 10:36:34 AM »
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Theo Epstein and the Chicago Cubs have agreed to a five-year, nearly $20 million deal for him to join the team, sources told ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney Wednesday.

http://espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/story/_/id/7091803/sources-theo-epstein-chicago-cubs-agree-five-year-deal

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