Theo Epstein
Theo Epstein
Theo Nathaniel Epsteinis the President of Baseball Operations for the Chicago Cubs...
ProfessionEntrepreneur
Date of Birth29 December 1973
CityNew York City, NY
speculate
We're not going to speculate on any timetables. The most important thing is getting Coco back healthy, so he can get back to 100 percent.
covered five four good likely rest shape sort staff variety
I think there are a lot of factors, ... One is the first round, it's only five games, you do have that off-day, and then you look at sort of how the rest of your staff is constituted. We think we're covered in a variety of situations. Obviously, if we play four 15-inning games, we're going to be scrapping. I think, realistically, we're in pretty good shape with what we have with our 10 guys. I think we're more likely to go with 11 in subsequent rounds.
came depth dramatic farm future goal league next players proven ready rebuilding rely roles start system time year
I think the future is bright. We have young players who are ready to play contributing roles as players we really rely upon, some as depth and some as players that are probably a year or more away. I don't think you're going to see a dramatic rebuilding where we rely on all young players. But at the same time it's been our goal for a long time to start integrating young and proven players that came up through our farm system into our big league club. I think you'll see more of that next year.
wary
They're always wary of what's around the corner.
larry owe quite successful ups
For about 14 years, we've had a very successful working relationship, ... I think Larry and I like each other. As with any long-term relationship, there are complexities. There are ups and downs. There are times when you have philosophical differences. But I owe him quite a bit.
bullpen fall pitching
He's a very important part of the team. When he's pitching well at the back end of our bullpen it really allows everyone to fall into place.
bonds brought closer departure enjoy exist future shared thanks together vision
Ironically, Theo's departure has brought us closer together in many respects, and, thanks to these conversations, we now enjoy the bonds of a shared vision for the organization's future that did not exist on Oct. 31.
ahead draft far good members run turn year
I think in the long run it will turn out to be a very good development year for him. He's far ahead of most members of the 2004 draft class.
covered felt says
He says that when he covered first base, he kind of felt it give a little bit.
downside guy might panic sign spot
It's not a sign of panic or desperation, there's no downside to this at all. He might be the right guy in the right spot this weekend.
attribute decision factor factors fair
It's not fair to attribute my decision to any one factor or any one person, ... There were many factors that went into the decision.
according bad training
Not according to our training staff. He's just having a bad month.
applaud series won
I'd like to see them applaud him in recognition of all he accomplished here. We wouldn't have won the World Series without him.
bit tired
He just has a bit of a tired arm,