Theo Epstein Was One of Us

Theo Epstein helped bring the best of times to the all involved with the Boston Red Sox. If there was ever someone in the Boston Red Sox organization that could truly relate with us, the fan, it was Theo Epstein. Theo was one of us. Born and raised in Brookline, Epstein didn't need to to learn about the history, pride, and heartbreak associated with the Boston Red Sox because he was born into it. In 2004 the "Boy Wonder" became the youngest GM in baseball history at 28, I was a few years younger than him at 23, and Theo represented a lot to me. He embodied hope, youth, and change. Epstein didn't even play baseball in high school, but with hard work, luck, and smarts - he became the General Manager of the Team he grew up worshipping. Could there be a better story? Theo didn't run the club like a fan-boy, and was a shrewd and smart businessman. The nega-fans that seem to pervade Boston will be quick to point out the swing and misses Theo had with Free Agents, but...