Break out the gorilla costume, because it appears an era is ending in Boston.
Two baseball sources have confirmed that Theo Epstein is on the cusp of leaving his job as general manager of the Red Sox to accept a position with the Chicago Cubs that is believed to include powers greater than he has in Boston, with an announcement expected to be made “within the next 24 to 48 hours.”
The hangup in the negotiations has been twofold. One of them is that Red Sox ownership was still hoping to have Epstein remain with the team. The other is compensation: If Epstein is to leave Boston, said one source with knowledge of the negotiations, the Red Sox are going to want “something real.”
If The World’s Smartest Man does bolt for the Cubs, we wonder if he’ll be vilified like the organization, media, and fans do to every player that leaves.
44 Comments
Shogun of Harlem October 11, 2011 23:38
I hope they get nothing for him but a swap of Zambrano for Lackey….the Red Sox deserve nothing those cocksuckers!
Brian S. October 12, 2011 02:46
That would actually suck. Lackey has three years left on his deal, Zambrano has one. We want the albatross to stay on that team as long as it can.
The Truth October 12, 2011 10:01
Agreed Zambrano I think cna be saved. Lackey from what I am reading is just a dick. What a bunch of assholoes in the Sox clubhouse
Rick Peterson October 12, 2011 19:40
I could save him in five minutes.
TSJC October 12, 2011 15:48
My NIGGA!
Mike Ax isa October 14, 2011 23:00
I like gay niggas..call me TSJC my basement is open for you
Theo Epstein October 11, 2011 23:54
You guys of all people should get this…I need to get the fuck outta this hell hole.
Brian Cashman October 11, 2011 23:57
This motherfuckers just doing this to fuck me…. we do this all the time.
Grape Ape October 12, 2011 00:13
Grape Ape, Grape Ape!
rocky dijon October 12, 2011 00:34
8 years to build and destroy an organization..I wanna be Theo Epstein
Matzo October 12, 2011 15:49
2 titles.
Laura Posada October 12, 2011 18:41
Two titties.
Randy Levine October 12, 2011 00:50
Does anyone have Theo’s number? I’m thinking of making a change at GM. Suck it, Cash.
Fat Pete October 12, 2011 01:55
We at the Globe, made sure to smear Tito. Tito’s a druggie & a vagabond! LOL Theo’s next!
RimJob Mike October 12, 2011 02:01
Theo Epstein can suck my dick.
Friendly suggestion October 12, 2011 18:56
And he can give you a rimjob.
Theo Epstein October 12, 2011 02:02
My 1st move: Albert Pujols @ 10 years/ $1 billion.
Theo Epstein October 12, 2011 19:50
Too short and too cheap. 25 years, $544 bazillion.
Sarcastic Fred October 12, 2011 20:55
I’m pretty sure that isn’t a real offer.
Dustin Pedroia October 13, 2011 10:18
‘Too short and cheap’? That’s what my clients at the strip club tell me all the time…
Pete C. October 12, 2011 05:19
What’s the word I’m looking for? Oh yeah, REDUX.
I wonder if John Henry told him, one more chance Theo. “If you leave now, I’ll only take you back one more time.”
Mike Lupica October 12, 2011 08:27
Borthers & Sisters it keeps getting better & Better. I wonder what will Lupica say now that his heroes did something no Yankee team would ever do:
http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2011/10/12/red_sox_unity_dedication_dissolved_during_epic_late_season_collapse/
I think we should greet all Red Sox pitchers at the stadium next year with Boxes of Popeye’s or Buckets of KFC.
David Ortiz October 12, 2011 19:42
I see nothing wrong with having fried chicken available in the clubhouse.
Mike Lupica October 12, 2011 19:56
Oh, come on now! I’m at a taping of another cooking show with my flamboyantly limp-wristed son and my Stepford wife. I have no idea what you’re talking about. The Red Sox and the Mets are great. I expect they will meet in this year’s World Series. They’re still in it, right? Between crepes suzette and insipid books that no one reads and pointless ESPN appearances with geriatrics(and “and” is always way better than a comma), I haven’t actually watched an MLB game since 1998.
But if Mr. Henry tells me Terry Francona is a wife beater and a drug addict and bad manager, I’ll be sure to spread the word.
Bud Selig October 12, 2011 09:04
Big deal, I’m the guy who really deserves credit here. Who buried all the positive steroid tests? Who put a Red Sox employee in charge of the cover-up? Who used “revenue sharing” dollars to sweeten the pot for trades? John Henry is my boy, this Theo kid is just a flunky.
Art Critic October 12, 2011 11:14
Peter Gammons is depicted as a neutral observer such as Jane Goodall when she studies the great primates in Africa. David Ortiz, whose contact was the proverbial 800lb gorilla in the room during Theo’s tenure, appears to be happy to carry Epstein to Chicago (a monkey on one’s back?) so he can continue to be lazy and entitled and eat grass.
A masterwork of art, could it be overstament to say, best photoshop ever?
King of the Centaurs October 12, 2011 17:05
That disembodied half-torso of Peter Gammons on safari really seals the deal.
David Ortiz October 12, 2011 11:53
Hey! When was this taken? I don’t remember giving you a piggyback ride, Theo!
Steve Phillips October 12, 2011 11:54
*PHONE RINGS*
“Hello, yes this is Steve Phillips. Oh hi Mr. Henry! How are you doing? I am doing well. I just had the front of my house re-done from that “incident”. What’s that you say? You want me to be the GM of the Red Sox?! Oh my, this is a dream come true! Yes sir, I would love to be your new GM! I don’t care what you pay me I will do what ever it takes to rebuild this one great franchise into a winner again. My only requests are Bobby Valentine to manage and an overweight ugly intern to be my secretary and I think we have a deal. Yes sir, I will be in your office on Monday morning with bells on.”
*PHONE HANGS UP*
MR. Henry October 12, 2011 12:31
Steve, first order of business I need you to sign Jose Reyes to a guaranteed 7 year $188 million dollar deal. Place on him on the DL immediately retroactive to his signing date.
Second I need you to only have Light Beers in the locker room, can’t afford to have fat lazy pitchers
Third, find us a Bartolo Colon or Freddy Garcia type pitcher. What’s Dave LaPoint up to these days.
Fourth, extend Wakefield’s contract.
Fifth, spend 85 million to talk to Yu Darvish.
You got it son????
Brett Pedroia October 12, 2011 12:30
Don’t do it, Theo! “Boystown” is just a Name!
Ben Cherington October 12, 2011 12:55
Na, Na, Na, Na.
We’re gonna get Matt Garza.
The primate and I already shook hands on it before he left.
Just ask Josh Byrnes about the Red Sox mafia. We’re more powerful than Standard Oil.
How you think we pulled off Gonzales for Casey and a bag of balls?
Na. Na. Na. Na.
We’re gonna get Matt Garza
Dave Kingman October 12, 2011 14:20
Wha do you thik you were going to get for one year of Gonzo? Not many teams had the need nor the ability to re-sign him. They got their best 2 prospects and another decent prospect.
Garza is a much different animal. He plays a position that everyone needs, and his under control for 2 more years.
Get your head out of your ass.
Ben Cherington October 13, 2011 10:59
Gee and I thought it was Henry’s ass I was smelling.
When we win this off-seaon’s bidding for Garza, after the Yankees offer a more generous package besides, Johnny, Larry, and I are going to dance down Landsdowne street.
Occupy River Avenue October 12, 2011 14:20
We are 50,000 strong a just left a load of steamers outside of Kaaaback’s basement apartment.
Ben Ka bak's Dad October 12, 2011 15:50
Little Benny is marching right now because the silver spoon wasnt silver enough.
Sensitive RAB Guy October 12, 2011 19:33
Beer status?
Mike Ax isa October 14, 2011 23:01
You forgot to visit me at my basement sublet….
Dennis and Callahan October 12, 2011 16:49
Looks like Theo is on the Metco bus.
Anthony Montana October 12, 2011 23:35
Your womb is so polluted. I can’t even have a kid with you.
Steve Bartman October 13, 2011 08:03
I’ll go to Boston!
IndubitablyKnuck KnuckKnuck October 14, 2011 14:52
Hey Moe, wasn’t that monkey on Theo’s back in one of our bits – Knuck Knuck Knuck – Coily
Fitzy October 27, 2011 10:34
Theo really screwed up the Sox. Thank god we got rid of him. This Ed Chesington is a wicked genius.
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