Report: Theo Epstein leaving Red Sox to take Cubs GM job

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Oct 11, 2011
Report: Theo Epstein leaving Red Sox to take Cubs GM job


CAPTIONBy Elise Amendola, AP
Theo Epstein may be joining Terry Francona on the fast track out of Boston.

The Boston Herald is reporting that Epstein, the club's general manager since 2003, is "on the cusp" of taking the same job with the Chicago Cubs. The paper said an announcement of the deal could take place within 24 to 48 hours.

Epstein, 37, could not guarantee he'd be back in 2012 in the aftermath of the club's 7-20 finish that knocked them out of the playoffs. The Cubs, without a general manager since dismissing Jim Hendry during the season, reportedly asked permission from the Red Sox to speak with Epstein, who has one year remaining on his deal with Boston.

The Herald said Epstein's position with the Cubs would include "powers greater than he has" with the Red Sox, perhaps a team presidency. Epstein's assistant in Boston, Ben Cherington, has long been presumed to be the frontrunner to replace Epstein were he to leave.

Epstein, a Boston-area native, added several key components to the Red Sox in two off-seasons of work prior to their 2004 World Series championship, the club's first since 1918.

Three years later, with several holdovers from the '04 club but also new pieces acquired or drafted under Epstein's regime, the Red Sox won a second Series title.

Now, it appears Epstein will move on to an even taller task: Building a club that will deliver Cub fans their first World Series title since 1908.
 

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