theo epstein

How the Chicago Cubs Are Building a Future Empire

Posted by Vince Mercandetti on Dec 10th, 2014

If you’re not careful, you might miss it. Gradually, the Chicago Cubs, six years without a legitimate contender (a 97 win team in 2009 who would become a first round knockout), five years without a .500 record and owners of... More »

Chicago Cubs Trade Options Surfacing For Epstein

Posted by Jeff Louderback on Dec 17th, 2013

When Theo Epstein left Boston to become president of the Chicago Cubs after the 2011 season, he forecasted a rebuilding process that would include purging bad contracts of veterans, upgrading a woefully barren farm system and acquiring... More »

Cubs Trade Rumors: Potential Suitors for Five Players at Trade Deadline

Posted by Vince Mercandetti on Jul 10th, 2013

The month of July continues to shape the upcoming trade deadline and the first week has been heavily favoring the Chicago Cubs. Chicago is in the midst of a four game winning streak but remain eight games under .500 and out of the... More »

MLB Trade Deadline 2013: Top Suitors for Cubs Matt Garza

Posted by Joshua Vadeboncoeur on Jul 8th, 2013

As was the case during last year’s trade deadline before an elbow injury derailed the rest of his season, Matt Garza is once again one of the premier names being shopped around and gaining interest across both leagues. Although... More »

Chicago Cubs Should Be Major Players Up to Trade Deadline

Posted by Vince Mercandetti on Jun 26th, 2013

Theo Epstein has never been shy about making a deal. The former Boston Red Sox GM helped built two World Series versions in Boston and now is in full rebuilding mode in Chicago. With the team openly not focusing on this season and... More »

Chicago Cubs: 2013 Spring Training Preview Guide

Posted by Jeff Louderback on Feb 7th, 2013

Who are the Chicago Cubs? Are they a club building for the long-term future by developing a deep farm system, or are they making a serious effort to contend in 2013 and 2014? Both answers could be correct. President Theo Epstein... More »

Chicago Cubs Reach Agreement With Matt Garza – Avoid Arbitration

Posted by Don Miller on Jan 17th, 2013

The Chicago Cubs and Matt Garza reached an agreement to avoid arbitration on a one-year deal worth $10.25 Million. In 2012, Garza posted a 3.91 ERA in 18 starts. Garza was the subject of trade rumors last summer until he experienced elbow... More »

Chicago Cubs: Theo Epstein’s Patient Approach to Rebuilding

Posted by James A. Conley on Jan 10th, 2013

After two World Series titles raised the expectations of the Boston Red Sox and their wunderkind GM Theo Epstein, the Red Sox Way, as it’s sometimes called, abandoned its steady approach to organizational depth in favor of win-now,... More »

Epstein, Hoyer Look to Begin Dismantling – Rebuilding Cubs

Posted by John Friend on Jul 14th, 2012

To put it simply, the Chicago Cubs are not a good baseball team. Not in 2012 and most likely not in 2013 or 2014. The current roster in Chicago is most likely to be blown up before this 2012 season is over. Veterans such as Ryan... More »

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