Theo Epstein

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...to Arizona regarding shortstop Stephen Drew, all the while assuming that Gonzalez would still be waiting by the phone for Theo Epstein's call. Unfortunately for the Sox, that's not exactly what happened. Last Thursday morning,...

In this article: Alex Gonzalez, Orlando Cabrera, Boston Red Sox, Hanley Ramirez, Marco Scutaro, Red Sox, Julio Lugo, and Jed Lowrie

...in 2009. There's a lot to be said for relaxing 6-3s, not to mention efficient 6-4-3s and 4-6-3s. Shortstop is general manager Theo Epstein's Achilles' heel, his Black Hole, his annual source of confusion and occasional embarrassment. He...

In this article: Red Sox, Alex Gonzalez, Jed Lowrie, Edgar Renteria, Orlando Cabrera, St. Louis Cardinals, Julio Lugo, and Boston

You have to wonder if Theo Epstein knew Toronto was going to sign Alex Gonzalez and just let it happen, or if he was blindsided by it? With the move, one of the Red Sox best short term options is now off the table. The Red Sox were...

In this article: Alex Gonzalez, Marco Scutaro, Toronto, Red Sox, The Red Sox, Khalil Greene, Bobby Crosby, Orlando Cabrera, and Miguel Tejada

...J.J. Hardy, who got traded to the Minnesota Twins from the Milwaukee Brewers. There isn't a lot of there, and I can't believe Theo Epstein let Gonzalez slip away. Unless Gonzo does absolutely poorly in Toronto, then, ok we forgive you. But...

In this article: Marco Scutaro, Boston Red Sox, Alex Gonzalez, Brad Penny, John Smoltz, J.J. Hardy, Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, and Toronto Blue Jays

...did a few seasons ago with Johan Santana. Get your man but only if the long term contract is all but guaranteed. Knowing Theo Epstein, he will not part with long term projects like Buchholz unless he gets him man exactly how he wants him-no...

In this article: Roy Halladay, Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, J.P. Ricciardi, New York Yankees, New York Mets, World Series, and Gordon Edes

...I would always be exceptionally happy. I expect this list to have a similar effect. I'm writing it to Theo Epstein, who I know will never read this, but if he gets one, maybe two, of these free agents, I'll be just as happy as the time I...

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...training shadows can become critical. "You're always looking for a No. 6, a No. 7, and a No. 8,'' Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein said earlier his month. "You can't have enough depth. '' So while the Sox have holes in left field...

In this article: Chien-Ming Wang, Clay Buchholz, John Smoltz, Ben Sheets, Surgery, Erik Bedard, Brad Penny, The Red Sox, and Yankees

...past few weeks have been mostly about planning, dialogue and research for the Red Sox's front office, led by general manager Theo Epstein. All that due diligence has the potential to turn into action starting Friday, as free agents all...

In this article: Red Sox, Jason Bay, Manny Ramirez, Matt Holliday, Omar Vizquel, Boston, and Red Sox

...stats] free agent is not expected to strike any deal with the team before the deadline. "I don't think so," said general manager Theo Epstein, within the last hour at Fenway Park [map], about his club and Bay reaching an agreement. All...

In this article: Jason Bay, Red Sox, Mets, Mariners, Blue Jays, and Fenway Park