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November 07, 2005

In Theo "We" Trust?

From mlb.com:

According to the Boston Herald, former GM Theo Epstein "is believed to be mulling a scenario that would result in him hooking on with another team in an advisory role for a year before returning to a full-time position after next season. However, several sources throughout Major League Baseball indicated yesterday [Thursday] that he could be offered a position above GM in another organization. The sources say Epstein could land the position of president for one of the ownership groups seeking to purchase the Washington Nationals, or with the Los Angeles Dodgers or even the Texas Rangers."

....Theo Epstein "is believed to be mulling a scenario that would result in him hooking on with another team in an advisory role for a year....

What a kick in Larry Lucchino's pants it would be if "another team" ended up being the Yankees. If true, this hire would almost make up for the 2004 ALCS. Well, sorta-almost.

Posted by Steve Lombardi at November 7, 2005 01:13 PM

Comments

SL comes back strong and re-makes my day with a thought that puts a smile on all NYY fans' faces !!!

But: From the PR angle it's the wrong move for Epstein. He goes from "victim of Larry" status to joining the "dark side." He can join any other org. other than the Yanks, and he's golden.

In essence he pulled an "it's not you...it's me" and RSN is buying it.

Posted by: Jason O. [TypeKey Profile Page] at November 7, 2005 01:40 PM

Jason O. makes a good point.

But, if it happened, you know I'd be laughing. Of course, it'd be crazy for that to happen.

Posted by: pokeefe [TypeKey Profile Page] at November 7, 2005 07:23 PM