Relax..Epstein won't be new GM (speculation thread)

[Chris J]

I know everyone is very excited to hear possible rumors that Epstein could take the Cubs General Manager spot but let's take a step back and review the situation

I believe Henry is the man who gave Epstein the GM job when Epstein was only 28 years old. Epstein is very loyal to him. With some failed free agent signings such as Carl Crawford and a horrible pitching staff, Epstein won't leave Boston a mess to clean up. Even though the tug to accept the challenge of making the Cubs the winner is strong, I don't see him leaving Boston yet. One year left on his contract still. if he leaves now he will be torn about by Boston media for bailing after things failed. I think Epstein wants the Cubs job but the time really isn't right. 2 or 3 years down the road, Epstein would be more willing to leave Boston.

 

[Chris J]

Relax..Epstein won't be new GM

I know everyone is very excited to hear possible rumors that Epstein could take the Cubs General Manager spot but let's take a step back and review the situation

I believe Henry is the man who gave Epstein the GM job when Epstein was only 28 years old. Epstein is very loyal to him. With some failed free agent signings such as Carl Crawford and a horrible pitching staff, Epstein won't leave Boston a mess to clean up. Even though the tug to accept the challenge of making the Cubs the winner is strong, I don't see him leaving Boston yet. One year left on his contract still. if he leaves now he will be torn about by Boston media for bailing after things failed. I think Epstein wants the Cubs job but the time really isn't right. 2 or 3 years down the road, Epstein would be more willing to leave Boston.

 

[85Bears4life]

 

[Chris J]

Haha I really do hope he is the new GM just don't see it man.

 

[nwfisch]

The hardon this board has for Andrew Friedman is very disturbing. Heart, fire and passion don't win titles.

 

[85Bears4life]

The hardon this board has for Andrew Friedman is very disturbing. Heart, fire and passion don't win titles.

So your saying reed johnson sucks and he wont put the cubs over the top

 

[Chris J]

Epstein has a 42million dollar payroll and Epstein has a 160million dollar payroll. Now which Gm's team is still playing?

 

[Captain Obvious]

I know everyone is very excited to hear possible rumors that Epstein could take the Cubs General Manager spot but let's take a step back and review the situation

I believe Henry is the man who gave Epstein the GM job when Epstein was only 28 years old. Epstein is very loyal to him. With some failed free agent signings such as Carl Crawford and a horrible pitching staff, Epstein won't leave Boston a mess to clean up. Even though the tug to accept the challenge of making the Cubs the winner is strong, I don't see him leaving Boston yet. One year left on his contract still. if he leaves now he will be torn about by Boston media for bailing after things failed. I think Epstein wants the Cubs job but the time really isn't right. 2 or 3 years down the road, Epstein would be more willing to leave Boston.

Okay. I see. So what you're saying is you made a thread to explain how you feel, despite there being like 5,000 GM threads... and the cherry on top is that there is no actual news. Peachy.

 

[Chris J]

O excuse me

 

[CubbyBear2290]

Epstein has a 42million dollar payroll and Epstein has a 160million dollar payroll. Now which Gm's team is still playing?

WHOA!!! Epstein has a combined 202 million dollar payroll while GMing 2 teams?!??!?! Thats impressive to say the least Personally I'm still holding out hope for Billy Beane, as I feel he would be best.....:shrug:

 

[Chris J]

sorry Friedman has 42 million

 

[nwfisch]

Epstein also has 2 World Series rings....

 

[Captain Obvious]

Epstein has a 42million dollar payroll and Epstein has a 160million dollar payroll. Now which Gm's team is still playing?

So? Your argument is Special person. Plus, you say Epstein twice.

 

[nwfisch]

After saying Soriano was a top 10 player regardless of position, CO's credibility is out the window.

 

[Captain Obvious]

The hardon this board has for Andrew Friedman is very disturbing. Heart, fire and passion don't win titles.

No shit. What do they have to do with Friedman? Friedman can construct a team with very little and win with that team. He has a lot of desirable traits

 

[Chris J]

O thanks Cpt Obvious. That's why i fixed it and said Friedman. And Fisch are you missing something. Epstein has so much money to work with how can you not put a World Series team together?!

 

[nwfisch]

No shit. What do they have to do with Friedman? Friedman can construct a team with very little and win with that team. He has a lot of desirable traits

Just because he develops kids with heart, passion, and fire, doesn't mean squat if the cheap team poops the bed when it counts.

 

[Captain Obvious]

After saying Soriano was a top 10 player regardless of position, CO's credibility is out the window.

In 2007, bro. And I'd be willing to bet that you can't refute my argument.

 

[Chris J]

Just because you sign kids to 100million dollar contracts dont mean squat if the team blows an eight game lead in September

 

[nwfisch]

O thanks Cpt Obvious. That's why i fixed it and said Friedman. And Fisch are you missing something. Epstein has so much money to work with how can you not put a World Series team together?!

He did put a World Series caliber team together, too bad the team faltered when it mattered most.