Theo Epstein: Is He Staying with the Red Sox?

Dynasty · #1 10-26-2005, 06:11 PM

Living in Las Vegas, I'm sometimes out of the loop on Red Sox news. I'm just now learning that Epstein's contract ends soon and there are problems in the negotiations.

Boston Globe article

What's the word in Boston?

#2 10-26-2005, 06:17 PM

word is that a) he wants 5 years and b) report directly to John Henry.

he also wants a lot of money, which was offered to him in the latest proposal ($1.2/3 years). CW says he will end up signing for about the same money, for 4 years, and end up still reporting to LL. however, don't be shocked if he walks

cdxx · #3 10-26-2005, 07:24 PM

i hope he walks. in somewhat related news, cashman decides to stay

pokerdirty · #4 10-26-2005, 07:27 PM

he would be stupid to. he lead boston to a world series. it can never get better for him there, only worse. go to tampa bay with new management, lead them to the playoffs, and become known as the best GM of all time.

#5 10-26-2005, 07:38 PM

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he would be stupid to. he lead boston to a world series. it can never get better for him there, only worse. go to tampa bay with new management, lead them to the playoffs, and become known as the best GM of all time.

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and have to live in frickin Tampa. remember, he's from Boston, his family is in Boston, he grew up a Red Sox fan. it is his dream job, and yes it can get much better for him in Boston. if he leaves now, and some other GM wins a WS next year, his place in Sox history is greatly relegated. if he wins another one, his status as all time legend is basically assured.

also, don't forget about the incredible advantages he is with the Boston payroll. think he wants to give that up?

Huskiez · #6 10-26-2005, 07:59 PM

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also, don't forget about the incredible advantages he is with the Boston payroll. think he wants to give that up?

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But... but the Yankees spend so much more than them. How can the Bosox possibly compete?

#7 10-26-2005, 08:03 PM

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also, don't forget about the incredible advantages he is with the Boston payroll. think he wants to give that up?

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But... but the Yankees spend so much more than them. How can the Bosox possibly compete?

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I realize that you're kidding. suffice to say, the Yankees spend a ton more than the Red Sox, and the Re Sox spend a ton more than the Devil Rays

DVaut1 · #8 10-26-2005, 09:53 PM

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Living in Las Vegas, I'm sometimes out of the loop on Red Sox news. I'm just now learning that Epstein's contract ends soon and there are problems in the negotiations.

Boston Globe article

What's the word in Boston?

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Buster Olney was on WEEI (the Boston sports radio station) the afternoon (around 1:00 PM) claiming that the reports about Epstein and the Red Sox being far apart were overstated, and that a deal is close - other guys on WEEI were reporting that the Red Sox were waiting for the World Series to end to announce a deal; however, the Boston Globe owns part of the Boston Red Sox and it's possible that have contact with the best sources available.

IMO, there's probably a 75% chance Theo returns, if I had to give a rough estimate - and there's been speculation that were he not to sign a deal with Boston, he might leave baseball altogether, as he has a Yale law degree and has connections in entertainment, business, and politics.

pryor15 · #9 10-26-2005, 11:01 PM

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and have to live in frickin Tampa. remember, he's from Boston, his family is in Boston, he grew up a Red Sox fan. it is his dream job, and yes it can get much better for him in Boston. if he leaves now, and some other GM wins a WS next year, his place in Sox history is greatly relegated. if he wins another one, his status as all time legend is basically assured.

also, don't forget about the incredible advantages he is with the Boston payroll. think he wants to give that up?

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plus, he probably doesn't have to buy many drinks in the greater boston area.

kyro · #10 10-27-2005, 12:25 PM

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and have to live in frickin Tampa. remember, he's from Boston, his family is in Boston, he grew up a Red Sox fan. it is his dream job, and yes it can get much better for him in Boston. if he leaves now, and some other GM wins a WS next year, his place in Sox history is greatly relegated. if he wins another one, his status as all time legend is basically assured.

also, don't forget about the incredible advantages he is with the Boston payroll. think he wants to give that up?

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plus, he probably doesn't have to buy many drinks in the greater boston area.

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Cause you know...money's tight for the poor guy.