Epstein: 3 Years And You're Out
By Joe Davis
When I went to Boston.com this morning, I wasn't stunned when I saw "Epstein reaches agreement with Red Sox." Three years, 1.5 million dollars... Seems reasonable to me.
Apparently it wasn't.
Theo Epstein resigned (not re-signed) from his position as Boston Red Sox GM Monday night.
Oh by the way, Thank You Theo!
In a statement to the media, Theo said "“My decision not to return as general manager of the Red Sox is an extremely difficult one, I will always cherish the relationships I developed here and am proud to have worked side-by-side with so many great people, in and out of uniform, as together we brought a World Championship to Boston"
“In my time as general manager, I gave my entire heart and soul to the organization. During the process leading up to today’s decision, I came to the conclusion that I can no longer do so. In the end, my choice is the right one not only for me but for the Red Sox."
“I want to thank John Henry, Tom Werner, and Larry Lucchino for the opportunity to serve as general manager for the last three seasons,” Epstein said late this afternoon. “Their support and friendship mean a lot to me, and I wish them all well. I also owe a debt of gratitude to the players, Terry Francona, the coaching staff, the front office, the baseball operations staff, and the fans for making my Red Sox experience so meaningful.”
As far as I see it, Theo Epstein was forced out by Larry Lucchino in the papers of Boston (*Cough* Boston Globe *cough* Dan Shaughnessy *cough* smear campaign *cough*). Sorry, I have a nasty cold.
The only GM openings are with the Dodgers, Phillies, and Devil Rays. In my humble opinion, Epstein will not be going to the Devil Rays. But hey, Theo Epstein likes big challenges (2004 World Series Champions, what?). Philly fans are crazy, so that might not be what he is looking for. LA would fit Theo Epstein, though.
So it's up to you YS.com regulars, where will Theo go? And more importantly, who will be replacing Theo in Boston?
