[kenberman]

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both Brian Cashman and Theo Epstein were essentially ‘free agent’ general managers. Who signed and who didn’t, and more importantly.....WHY?

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Joel Sherman (NY Post writer) was on sports radio in Boston today, saying that Cashman signing & Theo leaving was the most important difference between the teams this year.

I agree, although some maintain that Theo really hasn't left.