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He moved to Miami, receiving $106 million of the $197 million doled out in free agent contracts by the Marlins. All-Star closers Jonathan Papelbon of the Boston Red Sox and Heath Bell of the San Diego Padres not only bolted out of town, but so did...
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(Note to readers: Do not try this. My friend, who shall go nameless, attempted this once, fell over the railing, and was removed from the park.) Apparently, I am not alone. General manager Theo Epstein once harbored similar dreams, but has gone most of...
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New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman, center, and Theo Epstein right, the president of baseball operations for the Chicago Cubs, meet with reporters prior to a joint appearance Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, at Sacred Heart in Fairfield, Conn. View Photo »
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We need to hire the best scouts [and] pay them well ... We can challenge our scouts to get to know the players inside and out, what they eat for breakfast, what they're like in school, what they're like after they win [or] lose. How good a teammate are they? What kind of family support structure do they...
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RIP Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010) and Ron Santo (February 25, 1940-December 2, 2010). If you disagree with me in any way, you are wrong. There will be no excuses for not doing something the right way. (SWL should photoshop this into...
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Valentine needs to restore order to a clubhouse that lacked discipline, which contributed to a 7-20 September that left the Red Sox out of the playoffs in Terry Francona's last season as manager. Ben Cherington stayed away from high-priced signings when...
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He would solve their deficiencies in center field or right field if they decide to move Harper to center. They already made a play for slugger Prince Fielder this offseason, which may be a sign that they are willing to shell out top money for Hamilton...
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Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine, left, former Red Sox first baseman Sean Casey, center, and Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein, right, react during a charity event for underprivileged children at Fenway Park in Boston, Monday,... View Photo »
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I think it’s best to withhold judgment until all the facts are known to everyone, and that’s our intention
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Two Chicago sports figures cracked the top 10 — Chairman of the Blackhawks, Rocky Wirtz at No. 5, and Bulls point guard Derrick Rose at No. 7. Here are some other notable Chicago sports figures to make the list: 14. White Sox and Bulls Chairman Jerry...
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Epstein quit as Boston's general manager in October to become the Cubs' president of baseball operations. NEW YORK -- Boston and the Cubs have submitted written arguments to baseball Commissioner Bud Selig on what compensation the Red Sox should receive...
About Theo Epstein
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Theo Nathan Epstein (born December 29, 1973 in New York City) is the Executive Vice President/General Manager of the Boston Red Sox. On November 25, 2002, the Red Sox made him the youngest GM in the history of Major League Baseball by hiring him at the age of 28. In 2004, he engineered the first World Series championship by the Red Sox in 86... Full Article
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Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine, left, former Red Sox first baseman Sean Casey, center, and Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein, right, react during a charity event for underprivileged children at Fenway Park in Boston, Monday, Jan. 30, 2012.
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Former Boston Red Sox first baseman Sean Casey, left, and Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein, right, react during a charity event for underprivileged children at Fenway Park in Boston, Monday, Jan. 30, 2012.
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Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein speaks with reporters before a charity event for underprivileged children at Fenway Park in Boston, Monday, Jan. 30, 2012.
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Chicago Cubs president Theo Epstein talks to reporters during the 27th annual Chicago Cubs baseball convention in Chicago on Friday, Jan. 13, 2012.
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Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein (R) and Executive Vice President and General Manager Jed Hoyer (L) help new Cubs manager Dale Sveum take off his jacket during a news conference at Wrigley Field in Chicago November 18, 2011.
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Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein (R) looks on as new Cubs manager Dale Sveum takes off his jersey during a news conference at Wrigley Field in Chicago November 18, 2011.
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Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein (R) congratulates new Cubs manager Dale Sveum during a news conference at Wrigley Field in Chicago November 18, 2011.
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Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein (R) and Executive Vice President and General Manager Jed Hoyer (L) help new Cubs manager Dale Sveum put on a jersey during a news conference at Wrigley Field in Chicago November 18, 2011.
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Chicago Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer, left, and president Theo Epstein, right, introduce new manager Dale Sveum during a baseball news conference, Friday, Nov. 18, 2011, in Chicago.
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Chicago Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer, left, and president Theo Epstein, right, help new manager Dale Sveum put on Cubs jersey as he is introduced during a baseball news conference, Friday, Nov. 18, 2011, in Chicago.
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Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein (C) and new Executive Vice President and General Manager Jed Hoyer (R) congratulate Senior Vice President/Scouting and Player Development Jason McLeod during a news conference at Wrigley Field in Chicago, November 1, 2011.
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Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein, center, and new general manager Jed Hoyer, right, listen to new head of scouting and player development Jason McLeod, during a news conference Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011, in Chicago. Hoyer and McLeod are reuniting with Epstein, who...
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Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein, center, watches as new executive vice president/general manager Jed Hoyer, right, shakes hands with new senior vice president/scouting and player development Jason McLeod, during a news conference Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011, in...
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Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein, center, introduces new executive vice president/general manager Jed Hoyer, right, and senior vice president/scouting and player development Jason McLeod, during a news conference Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011, in Chicago. Hoyer and...
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Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein, left, listens to new executive vice president/general manager Jed Hoyer, during a news conference Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011 in Chicago. Hoyer reunites with Epstein where the pair worked in Boston.
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CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 25: Theo Epstein, the new President of Baseball Operations for the Chicago Cubs, poses in front of the marquee following a press conference at Wrigley Field on October 25, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois.
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CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 25: Theo Epstein, the new President of Baseball Operations for the Chicago Cubs, does a television interview following a press conference at Wrigley Field on October 25, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Chicago Cubs new president for baseball operations Theo Epstein, left, shakes the hand of Cubs' fan Ronnie "Woo Woo" Wickers in front of Wrigley Field after a news conference Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011, in Chicago.
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Chicago Cubs new president for baseball operations Theo Epstein, left, kisses his wife, Marie Whitney, as he begins TV interviews at Wrigley Field Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011, in Chicago.
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CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 25: Theo Epstein, the new President of Baseball Operations for the Chicago Cubs, speaks during a press conference as Chairman Tom Ricketts listens at Wrigley Field on October 25, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois.
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CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 25: Tom Ricketts, Chariman of the Chicago Cubs, speaks during a press conference introducing Theo Epstein as the new President of Baseball Operations at Wrigley Field on October 25, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Former Boston Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein, left, shakes hands with Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts after Epstein was introduced as the new president for baseball operations for the Cubs during a news baseball conference, Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011, in Chicago.
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Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine, left, former Red Sox first baseman Sean Casey, center, and Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein, right, react during a charity event for underprivileged children at Fenway Park in Boston, Monday, Jan. 30, 2012.
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