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jesse rogers gives a pretty good break down on what Epstein had to say..
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 1h
Theo starts presser by thanking Samardzija and Hammel..says Jeff in particular since he's been here so long, etc.
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 1h
Theo says Beane called about a a month ago and told him they would be aggressive this yr in trade market
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 1h
Theo says long call on Thur night w Beane expanded the deal
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 1h
Theo says the hope is this is the last yr they would be obvious sellers at deadline
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 1h
Theo reiterates impact middle of the field players that can hit can always move around...has said that before w/ Baez, etc
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 1h
Theo says there was no pitcher avail in trade market that "was close" to the talent of Addison Russell
esse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 1h
Also reiterates the change in baseball...more pitching out there than hitters so right now they have the most needed commodities...
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 1h
Theo: "A lof of work ahead on the pitching front"
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 1h
Theo says he doesn't see a quick flip of any of these guys later this month, etc.
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 1h
Straily going to AAA for a bit then prob come up, per Theo
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 1h
Also says 1-2 from Wada, Hendricks, Beeler, Rusin group will get a chance
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 1h
Russell to Double-A Tenn, could play tomorrow...McKinney to Daytona..
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 1h
McKinney prob in LF and RF...Almora stays in CF, per Theo
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 1h
Theo says he left Hammel a VM yesterday about coming out of the game after 92 pitchers: "You're absolutely right."
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 1h
Then told him they were close to a deal and they had told Ricky to be smart...was just about the timing..him starting on day he was dealt
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 1h
Rusin called up at least today...sorting out schedules and rest, etc.
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 1h
Theo reached out to Castro's agent just to say they like what he's doing...still doesnt see moving him off SS
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 1h
Theo: "Was a no-brainer" in regards to getting Russell
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 1h
Theo ends by commending Beane for a "brave" approach and giving up young players.
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 1h
Blogs to follow..bottom line: Addison Russell too good to pass up...hitting is a commodity like pitching used to be
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 1h
I tweeted out last night, I saw Russell in Az. Fall League and in spring training of course...absolutely stood out..Remember Bryant praising
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 59m
As for signing Samardzija, Theo basically said in one sense they were close because there was mutual interest but that alone wasnt enough
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 59m
I would think he needs close to a full year at AAA. Missed a lot this yr with hammy RT @AlexBerngard: @ESPNChiCubs Russell up next year?
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 41m
Theo money quote for Cubs fans: “ We certainly hope this is the last year we’ll be obvious sellers at the trade deadline...
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 41m
...Nothing would make us happier than being in the position that Oakland is in.”
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 40m
Theo: “Being sellers is not what we want to do so if we’re going to do it we need to make it count.”
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 37m
Theo: “We feel Javier Baez is a shortstop but we’re also confident he can play second base or third base or the outfield if he has to.”
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 34m
Theo: "There was no pitching package available that made us think twice on passing on this opportunity.”
Brett Taylor @BleacherNation · 27m
Paraphrasing, Epstein once said the two currencies of baseball are big $ and huge pool of young talent. The future looks bright, folks.
ChicagoCubsOnline @TheCCO · 24m
Baseball America will have Kris Bryant (2), Addison Russell (5) and Javier Baez (7) in its Midseason Top 50 that went to press Thurs #Cubs
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 1h
Theo starts presser by thanking Samardzija and Hammel..says Jeff in particular since he's been here so long, etc.
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 1h
Theo says Beane called about a a month ago and told him they would be aggressive this yr in trade market
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 1h
Theo says long call on Thur night w Beane expanded the deal
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 1h
Theo says the hope is this is the last yr they would be obvious sellers at deadline
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 1h
Theo reiterates impact middle of the field players that can hit can always move around...has said that before w/ Baez, etc
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 1h
Theo says there was no pitcher avail in trade market that "was close" to the talent of Addison Russell
esse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 1h
Also reiterates the change in baseball...more pitching out there than hitters so right now they have the most needed commodities...
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 1h
Theo: "A lof of work ahead on the pitching front"
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 1h
Theo says he doesn't see a quick flip of any of these guys later this month, etc.
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 1h
Straily going to AAA for a bit then prob come up, per Theo
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 1h
Also says 1-2 from Wada, Hendricks, Beeler, Rusin group will get a chance
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 1h
Russell to Double-A Tenn, could play tomorrow...McKinney to Daytona..
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 1h
McKinney prob in LF and RF...Almora stays in CF, per Theo
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 1h
Theo says he left Hammel a VM yesterday about coming out of the game after 92 pitchers: "You're absolutely right."
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 1h
Then told him they were close to a deal and they had told Ricky to be smart...was just about the timing..him starting on day he was dealt
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 1h
Rusin called up at least today...sorting out schedules and rest, etc.
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 1h
Theo reached out to Castro's agent just to say they like what he's doing...still doesnt see moving him off SS
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 1h
Theo: "Was a no-brainer" in regards to getting Russell
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 1h
Theo ends by commending Beane for a "brave" approach and giving up young players.
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 1h
Blogs to follow..bottom line: Addison Russell too good to pass up...hitting is a commodity like pitching used to be
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 1h
I tweeted out last night, I saw Russell in Az. Fall League and in spring training of course...absolutely stood out..Remember Bryant praising
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 59m
As for signing Samardzija, Theo basically said in one sense they were close because there was mutual interest but that alone wasnt enough
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 59m
I would think he needs close to a full year at AAA. Missed a lot this yr with hammy RT @AlexBerngard: @ESPNChiCubs Russell up next year?
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 41m
Theo money quote for Cubs fans: “ We certainly hope this is the last year we’ll be obvious sellers at the trade deadline...
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 41m
...Nothing would make us happier than being in the position that Oakland is in.”
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 40m
Theo: “Being sellers is not what we want to do so if we’re going to do it we need to make it count.”
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 37m
Theo: “We feel Javier Baez is a shortstop but we’re also confident he can play second base or third base or the outfield if he has to.”
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs · 34m
Theo: "There was no pitching package available that made us think twice on passing on this opportunity.”
Brett Taylor @BleacherNation · 27m
Paraphrasing, Epstein once said the two currencies of baseball are big $ and huge pool of young talent. The future looks bright, folks.
ChicagoCubsOnline @TheCCO · 24m
Baseball America will have Kris Bryant (2), Addison Russell (5) and Javier Baez (7) in its Midseason Top 50 that went to press Thurs #Cubs