Theo Epstein Steps Down From Cubs

[a700hitter]

Theo Epstein Steps Down As Cubs’ President

By Mark Polishuk | November 17, 2020 at 11:04am CDT
Theo Epstein has stepped down as the Cubs’ president of baseball operations, as per a team announcement. The move is effective as of November 20. General manager Jed Hoyer will step into Epstein’s role.

Epstein issued the following statement:

“For the rest of my life, I will cherish having been part of the great Chicago Cubs organization during this historic period. All of the things that have made this experience so special — the fans, the players, the managers and coaches, ownership, my front office colleagues, the uniqueness of the Wrigley experience, the history — make it so tough to leave the Cubs. But I believe this is the right decision for me even if it’s a difficult one. And now is the right time rather than a year from now. The organization faces a number of decisions this winter that carry long-term consequences; those types of decisions are best made by someone who will be here for a long period rather than just one more year. Jed has earned this opportunity and is absolutely the right person to take over this baseball operation at such an important time.”

Hire him!
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/...president.html

[Bellhorn04]

9 years with the Red Sox.
9 years with the Cubs.

[dgalehouse]

He always said that it is best to move on after ten years or so. Wonder if he has a new destination already in mind ?

[notin]

So how long before the Angels fire Perry Minasian?

[mvp 78]

9 years with the Red Sox.
9 years with the Cubs.

9 years with the Indians
9 years with the Rangers

Let's go!

[Thunder]

Any reason why he stepped down other than speculation about the 10 years thing?

[notin]

9 years with the Indians
9 years with the Rangers

Let's go!

Don't the Mariners need him most of all?

[notin]

Any reason why he stepped down other than speculation about the 10 years thing?

He feels he is ready for the biggest challenge in all of sports.

He's going to try and fix the Jets. Maybe even get them a win.

Maybe...

[mvp 78]

Don't the Mariners need him most of all?

I was going by longest active streak. Padres and Brewers would be in before the M's.

[notin]

I was going by longest active streak. Padres and Brewers would be in before the M's.

Well what about the Mariners' active streak of not even making the post-season? Both the Padres and the Brewers have at least done that as recently as 2 months ago...

[mvp 78]

Any reason why he stepped down other than speculation about the 10 years thing?

He's burnt out and wants a year off.

"Next summer will be my first in 30 years not clocking into work every day at a major league ballpark."

[mvp 78]

Well what about the Mariners' active streak of not even making the post-season? Both the Padres and the Brewers have at least done that as recently as 2 months ago...

Only titles matter. I don't think Sox fans after 2003 were thinking, well at least we've been to the WS in the 40's, 70's and 80's.

[notin]

Only titles matter. I don't think Sox fans after 2003 were thinking, well at least we've been to the WS in the 40's, 70's and 80's.

Yes but we have loftier goals than the Mariners fans. All they have to watch in October is the Seahawks...

[mvp 78]

@JeffPassan
Epstein says in the letter he will spend time with family and work with non-profits, including his Foundation to Be Named Later and The Players Alliance.

"I do plan on having a third chapter leading a baseball organization someday, though I do not expect it to be next year."

[mvp 78]

Yes but we have loftier goals than the Mariners fans. All they have to watch in October is the Seahawks...

They don't just watch, they are the 12TH MAN!