The new Chicago Cubs brass, which includes Theo Epstein, Jed Hoyer and Dale Sveum, has begun retooling the roster this offseason by replacing some key players. The Cubs are set to open spring training in Arizona on February 18.
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February 15, 2012
The Boston Red Sox 2011 debacle isn’t over yet. They’ve tried getting closure, departing ways with their closer, shortstop, and manager. Unfortunately, the Jagermeister hangover from last September is still lingering. For the purposes of this article the part of Jagermeister will be played by Theo Epstein. Epstein, the former Red Sox GM, was a major factor in
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February 13, 2012
Boston and the Cubs have submitted written arguments to baseball Commissioner Bud Selig on what compensation the Red Sox should receive for allowing Theo Epstein to leave for Chicago.
Epstein quit as Boston's general manager in October to become the Cubs' president of baseball operations, and the teams were unable to reach an agreement by themselves on compensation.
Selig...
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February 14, 2012
NEW YORK -- Boston and the Cubs have submitted written arguments to baseball Commissioner Bud Selig on what compensation the Red Sox should receive for allowing Theo Epstein to leave for Chicago. Epstein quit as Boston's general manager in October to become the Cubs' president of baseball operations, and the teams were unable to reach an agreement by themselves on compensation...
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February 12, 2012
Every morning we compile the links of the day and dump them here... highlighting the big storyline. Because there's nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump...
So what is the status of the Theo Epstein compensation?
When you ask, you get, “I don’t know.’’
The matter is in the hands of the Commissioner’s Office, but there is no timetable on when...
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February 12, 2012
Saw a couple interesting tidbits the last few days regarding the Cubs:
The first was an interview that Cubs GM Jed Hoyer did with Carmen, Yurko and Harry on ESPN Chicago. During the interview, Hoyer indicated that he believed that Alfonso Soriano will be will the Cubs come opening day, meaning its unlikely that the Cubs will be able to trade him.
Even though the Cubs are willing...
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February 13, 2012
Earlier today the well-known and hyped up Cuban outfielder Yoenis Cespedes was taken off the market when he agreed to a deal with the Oakland Athletics. But what many people may not know is that there is another Cuban outfielder on the market who may be better and now, reportedly, he has been taken off the market as well. According to a report by SBNation Chicago the Cubs are set...
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February 13, 2012
With the voluntary report date for pitchers and catchers just one week away, the Red Sox still have a number of questions looming. What will the team receive as compensation for Theo Epstein leaving? Will they finally sign Roy Oswalt? Will Tim Wakefield return? Will Jason Varitek be back? Seven days before baseball actions begins again, the team has some hard decisions to make.
One...
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February 12, 2012
So what is the status of the Theo Epstein compensation? The matter is in the hands of the Commissioner’s Office, but there is no timetable on when Bud Selig is going to rule on it.
Via ESPN
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February 13, 2012
Boston and the Cubs have submitted written arguments to baseball Commissioner Bud Selig on what compensation the Red Sox should receive for allowing Theo Epstein to leave for Chicago.
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