Chicago Cubs, Theo Epstein, and the Cult of the Alpha General Manager

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Ever since the news broke in Boston that Tom Ricketts had asked Red Sox ownership for permission to talk to their GM Theo Epstein, Cubs fans and the Chicago media seem to have taken leave of their senses. They have been weighing in with pro's and con's (mostly pro before the hiring, often con since) about how desperately we need the New England wunderkind. Not to mention, how much of the team’s paltry assets or numerous liabilities sho...

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